How much does a respiratory therapist make in New Mexico?
$68,870a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in New Mexico. That is $33.11 an hour or $5,739 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.11
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,990Median: $68,870Highest 10%: $91,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 25th | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| Median | $68,870 | $33.11 | |
| 75th | $77,810 | $37.41 | |
| 90th | $91,220 | $43.86 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $68,870 |
| Farmington, NM | $67,600 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $62,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 44. Arkansas | $73,870 |
| 45. Kentucky | $72,750 |
| 46. Tennessee | $72,140 |
| 47. New Mexico | $68,870 |
| 48. West Virginia | $68,670 |
| 49. South Dakota | $68,240 |
| 50. Alabama | $66,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $33.11 ($68,870 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $68,870 against $82,280 nationally, 16% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for respiratory therapist pay?
New Mexico ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays respiratory therapists the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $68,870 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.