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Physical Therapists Salary in New Mexico
Physical Therapists in New Mexico earn a median $106,880 a year, 4% above the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $106,880 a year
- U.S. median
- $102,760 a year
- Employment
- 1,330
- Location quotient
- 0.89
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $106,880 · $51.38 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $110,060 · $52.91 an hour (estimate error ±1.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $77,260 · $37.15 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $89,440 · $43.00 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $128,110 · $61.59 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $146,400 · $70.38 an hour
- Employment
- 1,330 (estimate error ±8.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.52
- Location quotient
- 0.89 (1.00 = national share)
Physical Therapists pay by metro area in New Mexico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $124,870 | 80 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $120,350 | 200 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $114,940 | 100 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $113,600 | 170 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $103,510 | 690 |
| Farmington, NM | $98,260 | 60 |
H-1B filings for physical therapists in New Mexico
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
11 certified filings with a median offered wage of $64,522.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do physical therapists make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for physical therapists in New Mexico is $106,880 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,330 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do physical therapists earn the most?
- Santa Fe, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $124,870 a year.