How much does a physical therapist make in New Mexico?
$106,900a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in New Mexico. That is $51.38 an hour or $8,907 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.38
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,260Median: $106,900Highest 10%: $146,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,260 | $37.14 | |
| 25th | $89,440 | $43.00 | |
| Median | $106,900 | $51.38 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.59 | |
| 90th | $146,400 | $70.38 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $124,900 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $120,400 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $103,500 |
| Farmington, NM | $98,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 3. New Jersey | $112,100 |
| 4. Nevada | $111,300 |
| 5. Maryland | $106,900 |
| 6. New Mexico | $106,900 |
| 7. Washington | $106,000 |
| 8. Texas | $105,800 |
| 9. Illinois | $105,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $51.38 ($106,900 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $106,900 against $102,800 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for physical therapist pay?
New Mexico ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays physical therapists the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $124,900 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.