Bar chart showing Epidemiologists salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $71,450, 25th percentile $73,030, median $81,120, 75th percentile $91,620, 90th percentile $101,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level epidemiologists (10th percentile) start around $71K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $101K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $81,120 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $71,450, and experienced epidemiologists can clear $101,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in New Mexico?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,206/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 21.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a epidemiologists salary go in New Mexico?▼
New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median epidemiologists salary is worth about $87,170 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do epidemiologists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
