How much does a physician make in New Mexico?
$327,700a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in New Mexico. That is $157.53 an hour or $27,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $157.53
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $135,200Median: $327,700Highest 10%: $449,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $135,200 | $65.01 | |
| 25th | $228,700 | $109.96 | |
| Median | $327,700 | $157.53 | |
| 75th | $397,100 | $190.93 | |
| 90th | $449,300 | $216.01 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $387,500 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $327,700 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $234,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 11. Vermont | $343,100 |
| 12. Wyoming | $342,800 |
| 13. Hawaii | $339,300 |
| 14. New Mexico | $327,700 |
| 15. Kentucky | $327,400 |
| 16. Arizona | $312,500 |
| 17. Washington | $307,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $157.53 ($327,700 a year).
Do physicians make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $327,700 against $265,900 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for physician pay?
New Mexico ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays physicians the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $387,500 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.