Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #48 of 51 · NM

17.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,380 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $47,360
Employment 2,160

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,770P25 $39,110 Median $47,360P75 $63,060P90 $80,990

About 80% of clinical laboratory technologists and technicianss in New Mexico earn between $36,770 and $80,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$55,380
U.S. average
$67,350

The mean clinical laboratory technologists and technicians salary in New Mexico is $55,380, about 17.8% below the U.S. average ($67,350). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $56,410 $63,590 160
Farmington, NM $55,200 $65,370 80
Santa Fe, NM $49,150 $59,900 180
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $48,990 $55,000 290
Albuquerque, NM $47,240 $53,750 1,280
Las Cruces, NM $44,550 $49,870 110

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make in New Mexico?

The median clinical laboratory technologists and technicians salary in New Mexico is $47,360 per year (mean $55,380), and about 80% earn between $36,770 and $80,990.

How much do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make per hour in New Mexico?

Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Mexico a high-paying state for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians?

New Mexico ranks #48 of 51 states for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians pay. Its mean salary of $55,380 is about 17.8% below the U.S. average of $67,350.

Which metro areas in New Mexico pay clinical laboratory technologists and technicians the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($56,410), Farmington, NM ($55,200), Santa Fe, NM ($49,150), by median annual wage.

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