How much does a surgical assistant make in New Mexico?
$62,010a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in New Mexico. That is $29.81 an hour or $5,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.81
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,380Median: $62,010Highest 10%: $82,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| 25th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $62,010 | $29.81 | |
| 75th | $69,040 | $33.19 | |
| 90th | $82,730 | $39.77 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $65,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 20. Texas | $64,930 |
| 21. Florida | $62,550 |
| 22. California | $62,540 |
| 23. New Mexico | $62,010 |
| 24. Rhode Island | $61,900 |
| 25. Alaska | $61,210 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $60,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $29.81 ($62,010 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $62,010 against $66,800 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for surgical assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 23 of 44 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays surgical assistants the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $65,200 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.