How much does a surgeon make in New Mexico?
$363,900a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in New Mexico. That is $174.97 an hour or $30,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $174.97
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $136,200Median: $363,900Highest 10%: $528,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $136,200 | $65.46 | |
| 25th | $138,000 | $66.36 | |
| Median | $363,900 | $174.97 | |
| 75th | $528,600 | $254.15 | |
| 90th | $528,600 | $254.15 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $160,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 20. Massachusetts | $387,200 |
| 21. Tennessee | $373,500 |
| 22. Iowa | $370,400 |
| 23. New Mexico | $363,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $360,500 |
| 25. Nebraska | $341,400 |
| 26. Maryland | $328,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $174.97 ($363,900 a year).
Do surgeons make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $363,900 against $414,000 nationally, 12% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for surgeon pay?
New Mexico ranks 23 of 47 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays surgeons the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $160,000 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.