How much does a physical therapist assistant make in New Mexico?
$62,280a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in New Mexico. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $62,280Highest 10%: $85,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| 25th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| Median | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $78,200 | $37.60 | |
| 90th | $85,040 | $40.88 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $70,200 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,220 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $59,620 |
| Farmington, NM | $54,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 37. Montana | $62,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $62,580 |
| 39. Tennessee | $62,500 |
| 40. New Mexico | $62,280 |
| 41. Utah | $61,980 |
| 42. Mississippi | $61,770 |
| 43. Michigan | $61,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $29.94 ($62,280 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $62,280 against $68,380 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $70,200 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.