Physical Therapist Aide salary in New Mexico
What physical therapist aides earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$31,990$15.38 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$29,790 – $38,800Top 10%: $47,860+
Jobs2400.89× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $29,800 | $14.33 | 60 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $35,960 | $17.29 | 40 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $38,800 | $18.65 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Virginia · $33,390 South Carolina · $33,280 Nevada · $31,970 Texas · $31,590 South Dakota · $31,330 Rhode Island · $31,200
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 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in New Mexico?
Physical Therapist Aides in New Mexico earned a median of $31,990 a year ($15.38 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $29,790 to $38,800.
Where in New Mexico do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Las Cruces, NM at $29,800.
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.