How much does a physician assistant make in New Mexico?
$139,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in New Mexico. That is $67.27 an hour or $11,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,010Median: $139,900Highest 10%: $172,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,010 | $33.66 | |
| 25th | $106,200 | $51.08 | |
| Median | $139,900 | $67.27 | |
| 75th | $153,600 | $73.83 | |
| 90th | $172,900 | $83.13 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $142,900 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $141,400 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $139,900 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $127,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 11. Montana | $141,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $141,200 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $139,900 |
| 14. New Mexico | $139,900 |
| 15. Connecticut | $139,900 |
| 16. Delaware | $139,400 |
| 17. Maryland | $137,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $67.27 ($139,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $139,900 against $135,900 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for physician assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays physician assistants the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $142,900 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.