Salary data · New Mexico
Physical therapist salary in New Mexico
Physical therapists in New Mexico earn a mean of $110,060 a year and a median of $106,880, 4.5% above the national mean of $105,280. That ranks 7th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$110,060
Mean annual wage
about $53 an hour
$106,880
Median annual wage
7th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
1,330
PTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapists already employed in New Mexico, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist pay by metro in New Mexico
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $123,490 | $124,870 | 80 |
| Las Cruces | $116,930 | $120,350 | 200 |
| Albuquerque | $107,630 | $103,510 | 690 |
| Farmington | $101,030 | $98,260 | 60 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapists work in New Mexico
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
New Mexico is not a member of the PT Compact: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another state need a full New Mexico license before starting.
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