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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in Albuquerque, NM

Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Albuquerque, NM metro earn a median of $165,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $140,300 and in line with the NM statewide median of $165,690. It ranks #8 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTS · ALBUQUERQUE, NM · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · ALBUQUERQUE, NM · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$108,510P25$152,260MEDIAN$165,690P75$207,780P90$285,530
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$82,200P25$103,570MEDIAN$140,300P75$188,700P90$230,630
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What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Albuquerque?

The BLS median is $165,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $152,260 and $207,780. The 10th percentile is $108,510 and the 90th is $285,530.

Is Albuquerque a high-paying metro for Computer and Information Research Scientists?

That is 18% above the U.S. median of $140,300 and in line with the NM statewide median of $165,690. It ranks #8 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.