Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in New Mexico
The mean pay for a physical therapist assistants in New Mexico is $59,330/year ($28.53/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Mexico. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K (mean) get you in New Mexico?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico
Entry-level physical therapist assistants (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $46K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by metro in New Mexico
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $68K | +14% | 40 |
| Las Cruces | $59K | -1% | 110 |
| Albuquerque | $59K | -1% | 330 |
| Farmington | $48K | -19% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in New Mexico?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $59,330 a year for this occupation in New Mexico. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $35,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in New Mexico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,983/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 28.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physical therapist assistants salary go in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist assistants salary is worth about $63,755 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.