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Research Scientist 2 at University of New Mexico: H-1B salaries
5 labor condition applications for the job title Research Scientist 2 at University of New Mexico. Median offered base salary $49,159; middle half $48,381–$53,269.
Applications (LCAs)5
Median offered salary$49,159
Middle half of salaries$48,381–$53,269
10th–90th percentile$46,135–$60,183
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 2 | $46,509 |
| FY2024 | 1 | $49,159 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $59,030 |
Applications
| Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64,792–$68,346 Level I | Albuquerque, NM | Jun 11, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| $53,269 Level I | Albuquerque, NM | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Certified |
| $49,159–$61,315 Level II | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 10, 2023 | May 1, 2024 | Certified |
| $48,381–$56,176 Level I | Albuquerque, NM | Apr 14, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Certified |
| $44,637–$56,176 Level I | Albuquerque, NM | Apr 4, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Certified, then withdrawn |
Other jobs at University of New Mexico
- Assistant Professor$98,080
- Research Assistant Professor$76,270
- Post Doctoral Fellow$56,368
- Postdoctoral Fellow$58,938
- Lecturer III$62,400
- Research Scientist 3$56,368
- Data Manager$55,994
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).