Physical Therapist Assistant salary in New Mexico
What physical therapist assistants earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,280$29.94 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$47,550 – $78,200Top 10%: $85,040+
Jobs7001.11× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $59,620 | $28.66 | 370 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,220 | $29.43 | 100 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $65,880 | $31.67 | 80 |
| Farmington, NM | $54,100 | $26.01 | 60 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $77,480 | $37.25 | 50 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $70,200 | $33.75 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $62,650 Pennsylvania · $62,580 Tennessee · $62,500 Utah · $61,980 Mississippi · $61,770 Michigan · $61,670
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 assistant make in New Mexico?
Physical Therapist Assistants in New Mexico earned a median of $62,280 a year ($29.94 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $47,550 to $78,200.
Where in New Mexico do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $70,200.
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.