What are the main factors that influence an Applications/Research Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Applications/Research Scientist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Applications/Research Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Applications/Research Scientist's salary?

An Applications/Research Scientist's salary grows with experience: starting around $96,066 for beginners, reaching about $99,536 at mid-level, and approach $100,451 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Applications/Research Scientist?

Applications/Research Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Applications/Research Scientist roles are District of Columbia $118,550, California $118,100, Massachusetts $116,526. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Applications/Research Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Applications/Research Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Social Scientist: $138,535; Weather Scientist: $136,200; Atmospheric Scientist: $136,150; Associate Scientist, Scientist: $131,365; Scientist: $125,824.

Applications/Research Scientist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Applications/Research Scientist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications/Research Scientist in New Mexico is $99,170 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, an Applications/Research Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,334
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,902 to $112,342
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,194

10% $87,194

50% (Median) $99,170

90% $124,334

Applications/Research Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,342	$9,362	$2,160	$54
Average	$99,170	$8,264	$1,907	$48
25th Percentile	$92,902	$7,742	$1,787	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Applications/Research Scientist Salaries

An Applications/Research Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Applications/Research Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications/Research Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,066
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,792
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,536
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,085
Expert (over 8 years): $100,451

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Applications/Research Scientist	less than 1 year	$96,066
Early Career Level Applications/Research Scientist	1-2 years	$96,792
Mid-Level Level Applications/Research Scientist	2-4 years	$99,536
Senior-Level Level Applications/Research Scientist	5-8 years	$100,085
Expert Level Applications/Research Scientist	over 8 years	$100,451

How Do Applications/Research Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Applications/Research Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,550.
California: $118,100.
Massachusetts: $116,526.

District of Columbia $118,550 California $118,100 Massachusetts $116,526 Washington $116,098 New Jersey $116,055 Alaska $115,905 Connecticut $114,428 New York $113,828

Hawaii $111,912 Rhode Island $111,012 Maryland $110,402 Minnesota $109,567 Colorado $109,246 Illinois $109,138 Oregon $108,732 Delaware $108,432

New Hampshire $108,243 Virginia $107,822 Pennsylvania $106,590 Nevada $105,969 North Dakota $105,766 Michigan $105,445 Wisconsin $105,327 Vermont $105,091

Texas $104,438 Maine $104,395 Arizona $104,331 Ohio $104,256 Georgia $103,271 Indiana $102,778 Wyoming $102,682 Utah $102,532

Iowa $102,468 Kansas $101,954 Louisiana $101,804 North Carolina $101,751 Missouri $101,729 Florida $101,312 Montana $101,087 Nebraska $100,873

Kentucky $100,755 South Carolina $100,326 Tennessee $100,059 Idaho $99,952 New Mexico $99,170 Oklahoma $98,999 Alabama $98,367 South Dakota $97,307

Arkansas $96,729 West Virginia $96,418 Mississippi $95,487

Top Paying Cities for Applications/Research Scientist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $100,226
Belen: $99,668
Bernalillo: $100,404

Algodones, NM $100,226

Belen, NM $99,668

Bernalillo, NM $100,404

Bluewater, NM $98,295

Bosque, NM $98,936

Casa Blanca, NM $99,159

Cedar Crest, NM $100,487

Cedarvale, NM $96,547

Cerrillos, NM $100,299

Claunch, NM $96,189

Coyote, NM $98,821

Cuba, NM $98,663

Cubero, NM $99,379

Edgewood, NM $100,038

Estancia, NM $98,846

Gallina, NM $98,304

Counselor, NM $98,365

Grants, NM $98,183

Milan, NM $98,576

Isleta, NM $100,576

Jarales, NM $99,572

Jemez Pueblo, NM $99,744

Jemez Springs, NM $99,437

Laguna, NM $99,865

La Jara, NM $98,552

La Joya, NM $98,324

Lindrith, NM $98,205

Los Lunas, NM $100,196

Mcintosh, NM $99,390

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $98,728

Moriarty, NM $99,056

Mountainair, NM $97,987

Nageezi, NM $98,234

New Laguna, NM $99,331

Paguate, NM $99,398

Pena Blanca, NM $100,508

Peralta, NM $100,354

Placitas, NM $100,406

Ponderosa, NM $99,618

Prewitt, NM $98,265

Regina, NM $98,334

Sandia Park, NM $100,234

Corrales, NM $100,612

San Fidel, NM $98,795

San Rafael, NM $98,375

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $100,235

San Ysidro, NM $100,101

Stanley, NM $99,042

Tijeras, NM $100,247

Tome, NM $100,062

Torreon, NM $99,729

Veguita, NM $98,928

Willard, NM $97,810

Youngsville, NM $98,849

Bosque Farms, NM $100,538

Clines Corners, NM $98,443

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $100,311

Cochiti Lake, NM $100,442

Albuquerque, NM $100,669

Kirtland Afb, NM $100,669

Rio Rancho, NM $100,504

Gallup, NM $98,408

Brimhall, NM $98,129

Church Rock, NM $98,175

Continental Divide, NM $98,106

Crownpoint, NM $98,187

Fence Lake, NM $97,749

Fort Wingate, NM $98,141

Gamerco, NM $98,306

Mentmore, NM $98,154

Mexican Springs, NM $98,142

Ramah, NM $97,962

Rehoboth, NM $98,208

Thoreau, NM $98,213

Tohatchi, NM $98,123

Vanderwagen, NM $98,142

Zuni, NM $98,119

Navajo, NM $98,252

Jamestown, NM $98,008

Pinehill, NM $97,886

Sheep Springs, NM $98,229

Smith Lake, NM $98,595

Yatahey, NM $98,194

Farmington, NM $98,666

Aztec, NM $98,848

Blanco, NM $98,386

Bloomfield, NM $98,270

Flora Vista, NM $98,767

Fruitland, NM $98,150

Kirtland, NM $98,769

La Plata, NM $98,804

Navajo Dam, NM $98,760

Shiprock, NM $98,623

Waterflow, NM $98,573

Newcomb, NM $98,169

Sanostee, NM $98,231

Santa Fe, NM $101,183

Abiquiu, NM $98,415

Alcalde, NM $100,129

Amalia, NM $98,265

Arroyo Hondo, NM $98,127

Arroyo Seco, NM $98,241

Canjilon, NM $98,111

Canones, NM $99,005

Carson, NM $98,503

Cebolla, NM $98,169

Cerro, NM $98,198

Chama, NM $98,599

Chamisal, NM $99,864

Chimayo, NM $100,565

Cordova, NM $100,395

Costilla, NM $98,678

Taos Ski Valley, NM $97,929

Dixon, NM $99,769

Dulce, NM $98,597

El Prado, NM $98,327

El Rito, NM $98,778

Embudo, NM $99,256

Espanola, NM $100,443

Glorieta, NM $100,793

Hernandez, NM $99,510

Ilfeld, NM $99,863

La Madera, NM $98,605

Lamy, NM $100,409

Llano, NM $99,662

Los Alamos, NM $100,647

White Rock, NM $100,836

Medanales, NM $99,620

Ojo Caliente, NM $99,034

Los Ojos, NM $98,357

Pecos, NM $100,480

Penasco, NM $99,291

Petaca, NM $98,020

Questa, NM $98,302

Ranchos De Taos, NM $98,820

Red River, NM $98,021

Ribera, NM $98,652

Rowe, NM $99,957

San Cristobal, NM $98,018

San Jose, NM $99,711

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $100,198

Santa Cruz, NM $100,531

Serafina, NM $98,402

Taos, NM $98,271

Tererro, NM $100,801

Tesuque, NM $101,183

Tierra Amarilla, NM $98,271

Trampas, NM $99,210

Tres Piedras, NM $97,993

Truchas, NM $100,114

Vadito, NM $99,160

Valdez, NM $98,092

Vallecitos, NM $98,015

Velarde, NM $99,618

Villanueva, NM $98,461

Spaceport City, NM $96,454

Las Vegas, NM $97,626

Angel Fire, NM $97,914

Anton Chico, NM $97,457

Buena Vista, NM $98,352

Chacon, NM $98,422

Cimarron, NM $97,761

Cleveland, NM $99,120

Eagle Nest, NM $97,835

Guadalupita, NM $98,271

Holman, NM $98,867

La Loma, NM $97,293

Maxwell, NM $97,794

Miami, NM $97,583

Mills, NM $97,236

Montezuma, NM $99,623

Mora, NM $99,259

Mosquero, NM $97,152

Ocate, NM $97,689

Ojo Feliz, NM $97,946

Rainsville, NM $98,376

Raton, NM $98,040

Rociada, NM $99,673

Roy, NM $97,258

Sapello, NM $98,808

Solano, NM $97,139

Springer, NM $97,540

Ute Park, NM $97,807

Valmora, NM $97,544

Wagon Mound, NM $97,432

Watrous, NM $97,577

Socorro, NM $97,351

Aragon, NM $97,645

Datil, NM $97,243

Lemitar, NM $97,804

Luna, NM $97,819

Magdalena, NM $97,250

Pie Town, NM $97,575

Polvadera, NM $98,039

Quemado, NM $97,777

Reserve, NM $97,601

San Acacia, NM $98,201

San Antonio, NM $96,812

Truth Or Consequences, NM $96,792

Arrey, NM $96,776

Caballo, NM $96,842

Derry, NM $96,350

Elephant Butte, NM $97,044

Garfield, NM $96,070

Hatch, NM $94,531

Monticello, NM $96,787

Rincon, NM $93,987

Salem, NM $95,771

Williamsburg, NM $96,914

Winston, NM $96,857

Las Cruces, NM $92,756

White Sands Missile Range, NM $93,061

Santa Teresa, NM $93,737

Playas, NM $97,240

Animas, NM $97,478

Anthony, NM $93,715

Arenas Valley, NM $97,306

Bayard, NM $97,216

Berino, NM $93,290

Buckhorn, NM $97,317

Santa Clara, NM $97,386

Chamberino, NM $93,387

Cliff, NM $97,204

Columbus, NM $96,943

Deming, NM $96,965

Dona Ana, NM $92,760

Fairacres, NM $93,037

Faywood, NM $96,921

Fort Bayard, NM $97,293

Gila, NM $97,061

Glenwood, NM $97,137

Hachita, NM $96,943

Hanover, NM $96,963

Hillsboro, NM $96,765

Hurley, NM $97,151

La Mesa, NM $94,531

Lordsburg, NM $97,168

Mesilla, NM $92,759

Mesilla Park, NM $92,768

Mesquite, NM $92,847

Mimbres, NM $97,040

Mule Creek, NM $97,303

Organ, NM $92,816

Pinos Altos, NM $97,202

Radium Springs, NM $92,796

Redrock, NM $96,955

Rodeo, NM $97,601

San Miguel, NM $92,812

Silver City, NM $97,203

Sunland Park, NM $93,238

Tyrone, NM $97,491

Vado, NM $92,885

Chaparral, NM $94,056

Clovis, NM $97,017

Cannon Afb, NM $96,803

Broadview, NM $96,734

Causey, NM $96,568

Crossroads, NM $96,339

Dora, NM $96,797

Elida, NM $96,396

Floyd, NM $96,630

Fort Sumner, NM $96,552

Grady, NM $96,826

House, NM $96,749

Kenna, NM $96,397

Lingo, NM $96,562

Melrose, NM $96,765

Milnesand, NM $96,358

Pep, NM $96,490

Portales, NM $96,843

Rogers, NM $96,517

Saint Vrain, NM $96,827

Taiban, NM $96,519

Texico, NM $96,865

Yeso, NM $96,169

Roswell, NM $96,280

Artesia, NM $96,471

Caprock, NM $96,275

Carlsbad, NM $96,534

Dexter, NM $96,349

Eunice, NM $96,620

Hagerman, NM $96,397

Hobbs, NM $96,761

Hope, NM $96,044

Jal, NM $96,506

Lake Arthur, NM $96,237

Lakewood, NM $96,381

Loco Hills, NM $96,559

Loving, NM $96,509

Lovington, NM $96,668

Mcdonald, NM $96,404

Malaga, NM $96,415

Maljamar, NM $96,321

Monument, NM $96,548

Tatum, NM $96,467

Whites City, NM $96,628

Carrizozo, NM $95,824

Alamogordo, NM $95,519

Alto, NM $95,838

Bent, NM $95,537

Capitan, NM $95,615

Cloudcroft, NM $95,526

Corona, NM $96,241

Encino, NM $97,014

Fort Stanton, NM $95,656

Glencoe, NM $95,587

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $95,508

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $95,508

Hondo, NM $95,675

La Luz, NM $95,508

Lincoln, NM $95,397

Mayhill, NM $95,725

Mescalero, NM $95,551

Nogal, NM $95,961

Orogrande, NM $95,556

Picacho, NM $95,655

Pinon, NM $96,015

Ruidoso, NM $96,020

Ruidoso Downs, NM $95,889

Sacramento, NM $95,594

San Patricio, NM $95,707

Sunspot, NM $95,508

Timberon, NM $95,715

Tinnie, NM $95,599

Tularosa, NM $95,571

Vaughn, NM $96,623

Weed, NM $95,713

Tucumcari, NM $97,103

Amistad, NM $96,977

Bard, NM $96,822

Capulin, NM $97,918

Clayton, NM $97,166

Conchas Dam, NM $97,253

Cuervo, NM $96,786

Des Moines, NM $97,532

Folsom, NM $97,683

Garita, NM $97,067

Gladstone, NM $97,262

Grenville, NM $97,244

Logan, NM $97,099

Mcalister, NM $96,798

Nara Visa, NM $96,869

Newkirk, NM $96,976

Quay, NM $97,032

San Jon, NM $96,928

Santa Rosa, NM $97,032

Sedan, NM $97,066

Trementina, NM $97,062

Applications/Research Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Applications/Research Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Applications/Research Scientist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Applications/Research Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Applications/Research Scientist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$119,004	$57.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$114,046	$55.0	15%
Chemicals	$109,087	$52.0	10%
Healthcare	$104,129	$50.0	5%

Applications/Research Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications/Research Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$92,902

Average $99,170/year

$112,342

$7,742

Average $8,264/month

$9,362

$1,787

Average $1,907/week

$2,160

$45

Average $48/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,342	$9,362	$2,160	$54
Average	$99,170	$8,264	$1,907	$48
25th Percentile	$92,902	$7,742	$1,787	$45

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