Physical Therapist salary in New Mexico
Physical Therapists in New Mexico earn a median of $48.62 per hour, about $101,130 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $48.57. The middle half earn between $36.47 and $59.44 per hour. The highest median among New Mexico metro areas is in Farmington, NM, at $50.73 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.62median pay per hour
- $101,130median pay per year
- 1,350physical therapists employed in New Mexico
- #17of 50 states by median pay
Physical Therapist pay in New Mexico: percentiles
| Level | New Mexico per hour | New Mexico per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.42 | $57,030 | $35.78 |
| Lower quartile | $36.47 | $75,860 | $40.13 |
| Median | $48.62 | $101,130 | $48.57 |
| Upper quartile | $59.44 | $123,640 | $56.34 |
| Top 10% | $65.89 | $137,050 | $63.70 |
Physical Therapist pay by metro area in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Mexico median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $50.73 | $105,510 | 60 | 4% above | — |
| Santa Fe, NM | $49.36 | $102,670 | 60 | 2% above | $49.98 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $48.46 | $100,790 | 680 | in line with | $50.72 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $43.38 | $90,230 | 250 | 11% below | $48.09 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physical Therapist pay in states next to New Mexico
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Common questions
How much does a physical therapist make in New Mexico?
The median is $48.62 per hour, about $101,130 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $27.42 and the top 10% earn over $65.89 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Mexico city pays physical therapists the most?
Among New Mexico metro areas, Farmington, NM has the highest median at $50.73 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Mexico rank for physical therapist pay?
New Mexico ranks 17th of 50 states by median physical therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- AccentCareClovis, NM · 2 postings$48.41/ hr$46–$51
- Artesia General HospitalArtesia, NM · 1 wage offer$45.50/ hr$46–$46
- Vibrantcare Rehabilitation Inc.Albuquerque, NM · 1 wage offer$39.39/ hr$33–$45
- Vibrantcare Rehabilitation Inc.Los Lunas, NM · 1 wage offer$39.01/ hr$33–$45
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
9 employer-reported wage offers for PT in federal filings in New Mexico, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 PT roles
- Physical Therapist, Home HealthPermanent$95k–$106k/ year
- Physical Therapist, Home Health PRNPer diem$95k–$106k/ year
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