Average Therapist Salary

$51.80/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in New Mexico is $51.80 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $53.84.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$51.80/hour

New Mexico

4% lower than the US average.

$53.84/hour

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Therapists?

Only Albuquerque, New Mexico reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $46 per hour. Albuquerque, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 12% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Albuquerque, New Mexico$46$55
What type of Therapists make the most money in New Mexico?

Only Physical Therapist reports pay data among Therapy specialties in New Mexico, averaging $51 per hour. Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 2% less.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Physical Therapist$51$55
How does the pay for Therapists in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Oklahoma pays Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Arizona ($52) and Texas ($52). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Oklahoma pays 8% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Oklahoma$56$58
Arizona$52$56
Texas$52$58
Kansas$49$55
Colorado$48$58
South Dakota$48$55
Utah$47$47
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in New Mexico?

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($44) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($41). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Therapists is $52 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 1% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm$51$51
Perm Staff Jobs$44$44
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$41$51

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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