Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $50,350 -49.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 230
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $63,470
    90th
    $104,330

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 74% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,390
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,880
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $122,220
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $109,090
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $107,990

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,190
    Physicists$175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,190
    School Psychologists$99,150
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Albuquerque, NM is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.16 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 49.9% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.