Pharmacy technician Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Pharmacy technician Salary
$16.66/hour
The average salary for a Pharmacy technician in New Mexico is $16.66 per hour. This is 37% lower than the US average of $22.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Pharmacy technician salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$16.66/hour
New Mexico
37% lower than the US average.
$22.88/hour
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Pharmacy technicians?
Only Los Alamos, New Mexico reports pay data for Pharmacy technicians, averaging $45 per hour. Los Alamos, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Pharmacy technicians is $17 per hour — Los Alamos, New Mexico pays 167% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos, New Mexico | $45 | $100 |
How does the pay for Pharmacy technicians in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Pharmacy technicians the most, averaging $18 per hour, followed by Texas ($17) and Kansas ($17). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Pharmacy technicians is $17 per hour — Colorado pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $18 | $24 |
| Texas | $17 | $23 |
| Kansas | $17 | $22 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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