How much does an occupational therapist make in New Mexico?
$99,170a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in New Mexico. That is $47.68 an hour or $8,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.68
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,230Median: $99,170Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,230 | $33.28 | |
| 25th | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| Median | $99,170 | $47.68 | |
| 75th | $121,000 | $58.15 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $63.97 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $112,200 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $108,600 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $99,170 |
| Farmington, NM | $93,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 23. Ohio | $99,390 |
| 24. Florida | $99,360 |
| 25. Kansas | $99,170 |
| 26. New Mexico | $99,170 |
| 27. Louisiana | $98,490 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
| 29. Idaho | $97,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $47.68 ($99,170 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $99,170 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for occupational therapist pay?
New Mexico ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays occupational therapists the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $112,200 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.