Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in New Mexico
Medical Laboratory Scientists in New Mexico earn a median of $22.37 per hour, about $46,530 a year, and the middle half earn between $18.37 and $29.56, 25% below the U.S. median. Pick a city below to see pay, hospitals and cost of living.
- $22.37median pay per hour, New Mexico
- $18–$30typical range per hour
- 1,840employed statewide
- 4cities with 50,000+ residents
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs by city in New Mexico
| City | Population | Median pay / hr | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 560,326 | $22.19/hr | $46,160 |
| Las Cruces | 116,998 | $19.63/hr | $40,840 |
| Rio Rancho | 112,524 | $22.19/hr | $46,160 |
| Santa Fe | 90,551 | $23.26/hr | $48,380 |
Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024.
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Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in New Mexico?
The median is $22.37 per hour, about $46,530 a year. The middle half earn between $18.37 and $29.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Mexico cities pay medical laboratory scientists the most?
See the table above: it lists every New Mexico city with 50,000 or more residents and the median pay for its metro area.
Does Valorem Health place medical laboratory scientists in New Mexico?
Yes. We place healthcare staff across New Mexico. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near you.
Before you apply: what other employers pay medical laboratory scientists.
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- 1Pay for your role at other employers
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Your Lab Scientist pay reportNew Mexico · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Taos Health Systems, Inc.Taos, NM · 3 wage offers$31.44/ hr$30–$34
- Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc.Las Cruces, NM · 2 wage offers$27.98/ hr$27–$29
- Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc.Carlsbad, NM · 2 wage offers$27.98/ hr$27–$29
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
17 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in New Mexico, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Lab Scientist roles
Open Lab Scientist roles near New Mexico, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.