How much does a physical therapist aide make in New Mexico?
$31,990a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in New Mexico. That is $15.38 an hour or $2,666 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.38
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,090Median: $31,990Highest 10%: $47,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,090 | $13.99 | |
| 25th | $29,790 | $14.32 | |
| Median | $31,990 | $15.38 | |
| 75th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 90th | $47,860 | $23.01 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $29,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 28. Hawaii | $33,810 |
| 29. Virginia | $33,390 |
| 30. South Carolina | $33,280 |
| 31. New Mexico | $31,990 |
| 32. Nevada | $31,970 |
| 33. Texas | $31,590 |
| 34. South Dakota | $31,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $15.38 ($31,990 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $31,990 against $35,240 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for physical therapist aide pay?
New Mexico ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays physical therapist aides the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $29,800 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.