How much does a pharmacy technician make in New Mexico?
$46,630a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in New Mexico. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,470Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $58,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| Median | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| 90th | $58,780 | $28.26 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $47,890 |
| Farmington, NM | $47,070 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,630 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 16. Connecticut | $47,050 |
| 17. Hawaii | $46,760 |
| 18. Illinois | $46,650 |
| 19. New Mexico | $46,630 |
| 20. Nebraska | $46,610 |
| 21. Massachusetts | $46,470 |
| 22. Delaware | $46,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $46,630 against $45,750 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for pharmacy technician pay?
New Mexico ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $47,890 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.