Science & Research Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Physicist Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median physicist salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $140,236 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$140,236
vs State Avg
$-1,524
vs National
$-12,194
Cost of Living
92%

Physicist Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level physicist earns around $75,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $202,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$75,440
$-6,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$142,600
$-12,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$202,400
$-17,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $71,760
25th Percentile $99,360
Median (50th) $140,236
75th Percentile $179,400
90th Percentile $218,960

Physicist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$167,673
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$144,809
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$134,138
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$124,993
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Physicist in Rio Rancho

Education

Most physicist positions require a doctoral degree. Rio Rancho and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Mathematical ModelingExperimental PhysicsPython/MATLABData AnalysisScientific WritingLaboratory Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, physicist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.