Respiratory Therapists Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #44 of 51 · NM
15.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,720 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $68,870
Employment 840
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,990P25 $63,020 Median $68,870P75 $77,810P90 $91,220
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in New Mexico earn between $61,990 and $91,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in New Mexico is $73,720, about 15.6% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $72,030 | $74,510 | 130 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $71,540 | $73,190 | 50 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $68,870 | $72,810 | 500 |
| Farmington, NM | $67,600 | $67,770 | 50 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $62,960 | $68,490 | 70 |