Data Scientist H-1B Salary in New Mexico 2026
Based on 64 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in New Mexico (DOL FY2022β2026). Median wage: $81K. See national Data Scientist data β
Wage Level Breakdown, New Mexico
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 10 | 15.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 25 | 39.1% | ~22% |
| Level III | 25 | 39.1% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 4 | 6.3% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in New Mexico
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 43 | $86K |
| Rio Rancho | 5 | $106K |
| Los Alamos | 4 | $145K |
| Santa Fe | 4 | $98K |
| Las Cruces | 3 | $64K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Healthcare Services | 29 | $82K |
| Intel Corporation | 4 | $88K |
| Blue Panda Science LLC | 3 | $137K |
| New Mexico Higher Education Department | 3 | $73K |
| New Mexico State University | 3 | $64K |
| Triad National Security, LLC | 3 | $153K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, New Mexico
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 5 | $87K |
| FY2023 | 15 | $85K |
| FY2024 | 19 | $93K |
| FY2025 | 16 | $88K |
| FY2026 | 9 | $96K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in New Mexico
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in New Mexico filed 3,078 PERM green-card petitions (2,584 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007β2026, with a median offered wage of $72K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full New Mexico state data β
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022β2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in New Mexico. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.