Speech-Language Pathologist salary in New Mexico
Speech-Language Pathologists in New Mexico earn a median of $50.44 per hour, about $104,910 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $45.87. The middle half earn between $40.45 and $61.15 per hour. The highest median among New Mexico metro areas is in Santa Fe, NM, at $51.61 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $50.44median pay per hour
- $104,910median pay per year
- 1,040employed in New Mexico
- #5of 50 states by median pay
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in New Mexico: percentiles
| Level | New Mexico per hour | New Mexico per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.39 | $75,690 | $29.08 |
| Lower quartile | $40.45 | $84,140 | $36.21 |
| Median | $50.44 | $104,910 | $45.87 |
| Upper quartile | $61.15 | $127,190 | $54.09 |
| Top 10% | $66.55 | $138,420 | $63.87 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay by metro area in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Mexico median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $51.61 | $107,350 | 40 | 2% above | $52.25 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $50.72 | $105,500 | 180 | 1% above | $56.22 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $50.29 | $104,600 | 510 | in line with | $52.63 |
| Farmington, NM | $49.40 | $102,750 | 50 | 2% below | — |
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).
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in states next to New Mexico
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Common questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in New Mexico?
The median is $50.44 per hour, about $104,910 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $36.39 and the top 10% earn over $66.55 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Mexico city pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Among New Mexico metro areas, Santa Fe, NM has the highest median at $51.61 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Mexico rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
New Mexico ranks 5th of 50 states by median speech-language pathologist 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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