How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in New Mexico?
$44,790a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in New Mexico. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,350Median: $44,790Highest 10%: $56,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,350 | $15.07 | |
| 25th | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| Median | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 90th | $56,870 | $27.34 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,650 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,160 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 31. Iowa | $45,560 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $45,310 |
| 33. South Dakota | $45,300 |
| 34. New Mexico | $44,790 |
| 35. Nebraska | $43,680 |
| 36. Missouri | $43,520 |
| 37. Georgia | $43,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $21.53 ($44,790 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $44,790 against $47,380 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
New Mexico ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $46,650 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.