Physician Assistant salary in New Mexico
What physician assistants earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$139,920$67.27 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$106,240 – $153,560Top 10%: $172,900+
Jobs7000.78× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $139,920 | $67.27 | 380 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $141,350 | $67.96 | 100 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $135,200 | $65.00 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $142,890 | $68.70 | 50 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $127,730 | $61.41 | 50 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $135,560 | $65.17 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $141,470 Minnesota · $141,190 Rhode Island · $139,930 Connecticut · $139,860 Delaware · $139,350 Maryland · $137,560
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 physician assistant make in New Mexico?
Physician Assistants in New Mexico earned a median of $139,920 a year ($67.27 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $106,240 to $153,560.
Where in New Mexico do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Farmington, NM at $142,890.
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.