Pharmacist salary in New Mexico
What pharmacists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$147,000$70.67 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$132,560 – $163,540Top 10%: $174,200+
Jobs1,7300.96× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $147,000 | $70.67 | 1,000 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $149,160 | $71.71 | 220 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $151,860 | $73.01 | 180 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $135,900 | $65.34 | 120 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $150,580 | $72.39 | 110 |
| Farmington, NM | $147,390 | $70.86 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $148,740 Arizona · $146,930 South Dakota · $146,790 Idaho · $144,900 Indiana · $144,290 Utah · $144,240
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 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Dental Hygienists · $95,940 Medical Records Specialists · $57,470
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in New Mexico?
Pharmacists in New Mexico earned a median of $147,000 a year ($70.67 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $132,560 to $163,540.
Where in New Mexico do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $150,580.
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.