University of New Mexico Medical Scientist salary

Based on 23 H-1B filings by University of New Mexico, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist

Median salary$62,232
Middle 50%$60.5k–$68.9k
vs. all employers−17%comparison median $75,324
Filings23FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $56,368 and $84,178.
PercentileSalary
10th$56,368
25th$60,504
50th (median)$62,232
75th$68,941
90th$80,000

By city

Albuquerque, NM$62,232 · 23 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry $62,232 19
Level II · Qualified too few 3
Level III · Experienced too few 1
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a medical scientist make at University of New Mexico?

In H-1B filings, University of New Mexico's median base salary for Medical Scientist is $62,232; half of filings fall between $60,504 and $68,941. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does University of New Mexico sponsor H-1B visas for medical scientists?

Yes. University of New Mexico filed 23 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-1042 (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists), so this page covers every job title University of New Mexico filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology