Pharmacy Technician salary in New Mexico
What pharmacy technicians earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,630$22.42 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$40,560 – $50,250Top 10%: $58,780+
Jobs2,5500.96× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,630 | $22.42 | 1,410 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $46,330 | $22.27 | 380 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,860 | $21.57 | 230 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $47,010 | $22.60 | 220 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $47,890 | $23.02 | 160 |
| Farmington, NM | $47,070 | $22.63 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Hawaii · $46,760 Illinois · $46,650 Nebraska · $46,610 Massachusetts · $46,470 Delaware · $46,430 Idaho · $46,420
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 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 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940 Medical Records Specialists · $57,470
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in New Mexico?
Pharmacy Technicians in New Mexico earned a median of $46,630 a year ($22.42 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $40,560 to $50,250.
Where in New Mexico do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $47,890.
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.