Physical Therapist salary in New Mexico
What physical therapists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$106,880$51.38 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$89,440 – $128,110Top 10%: $146,400+
Jobs1,3300.89× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $103,510 | $49.76 | 690 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $120,350 | $57.86 | 200 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $113,600 | $54.62 | 170 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $114,940 | $55.26 | 100 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $124,870 | $60.03 | 80 |
| Farmington, NM | $98,260 | $47.24 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Maryland · $106,890 Washington · $105,950 Texas · $105,810 Illinois · $105,250 Connecticut · $104,360 Massachusetts · $103,790
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 make in New Mexico?
Physical Therapists in New Mexico earned a median of $106,880 a year ($51.38 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $89,440 to $128,110.
Where in New Mexico do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $124,870.
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.