Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in New Mexico

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $78,150 a year) and the least in Santa Fe ($66,470), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $73,400 and the median at $68,220 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$78,150
Santa Fe$66,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$78,150	$67,930	$63,810	$61,301	96
Santa Fe	$66,470	$67,870	$62,400	$53,630	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other states

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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