How much does a massage therapist make in New Mexico?
$37,840a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in New Mexico. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.19
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,430Median: $37,840Highest 10%: $91,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 75th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 90th | $91,730 | $44.10 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $47,390 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 45. California | $45,970 |
| 46. Mississippi | $40,490 |
| 47. Arkansas | $39,990 |
| 48. New Mexico | $37,840 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $36,630 |
| 50. Louisiana | $36,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $37,840 against $58,450 nationally, 35% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for massage therapist pay?
New Mexico ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays massage therapists the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $47,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.