Physicists Salary in Albuquerque, NM
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM
Median annual salary
$175,160
+5.3% vs national
Median hourly
$84.21
10th percentile
$121,120
90th percentile
$221,470
Employed locally
360
National median
$166,290
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Albuquerque economic context
Unemployment rate
3.90%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$67,995
2023 • Census ACS
Physicists salary vs area income
258%
Median Physicists salary is 158% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Physicists make per hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly wage for Physicists in Albuquerque, NM is $84.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.32 or more per hour.
Is Albuquerque above or below average for Physicists salaries?
The median Physicists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5.3% above the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.
What is the entry-level salary for Physicists in Albuquerque?
Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $121,120 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,170.