How much does a veterinarian make in New Mexico?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in New Mexico. That is $62.21 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,450Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $212,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| 25th | $96,980 | $46.63 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.21 | |
| 75th | $171,100 | $82.28 | |
| 90th | $212,900 | $102.33 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $140,200 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $129,400 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $124,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 15. Colorado | $130,800 |
| 16. Maine | $130,600 |
| 17. Hawaii | $130,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $129,400 |
| 19. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 20. West Virginia | $129,000 |
| 21. Oregon | $128,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $62.21 ($129,400 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $129,400 against $130,100 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for veterinarian pay?
New Mexico ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays veterinarians the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $140,200 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.