Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in New Mexico
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,360$22.77 per hour
vs U.S.−25%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$39,110 – $63,060Top 10%: $80,990+
Jobs2,1601.16× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,240 | $22.71 | 1,280 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $48,990 | $23.55 | 290 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $49,150 | $23.63 | 180 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $56,410 | $27.12 | 160 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,550 | $21.42 | 110 |
| Farmington, NM | $55,200 | $26.54 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $51,680 Mississippi · $50,640 Arkansas · $49,670 Alabama · $49,440 Utah · $49,090 Idaho · $47,450
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940 Medical Records Specialists · $57,470
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in New Mexico?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in New Mexico earned a median of $47,360 a year ($22.77 an hour) in May 2025, 25% less than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $39,110 to $63,060.
Where in New Mexico do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Farmington, NM at $55,200.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.