Data Scientists Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,740 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.49
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $134,570
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $44,030
    50th (median)
    $71,740
    75th
    $94,280
    90th
    $134,570

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,450
    Software Developers $99,850
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,710
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,790
    Computer Occupations, All Other $86,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Eastern New Mexico is $34.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.45 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Eastern New Mexico is 36.3% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,030.