State profile · NM
Healthcare wages in New Mexico
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 48 healthcare occupations in New Mexico.
State tax (avg)
4.9%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
92
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
68
Across 48 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$405,130
- Anesthesiologists$393,970
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$363,940
- Other Physicians, All Other$327,670
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$259,990
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,520
- Physical Therapist Aides$31,990
- Paramedics$37,550
- Dietetic Technicians$37,580
- Orderlies$37,650
Every healthcare occupation in New Mexico
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
48 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $327,670 | $311,614 | 75 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $405,130 | $385,279 | 74 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $43,170 | $41,055 | 72 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $77,020 | $73,246 | 71 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $147,000 | $139,797 | 71 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $137,520 | $130,782 | 71 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $106,880 | $101,643 | 71 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,940 | $76,023 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $129,390 | $123,050 | 70 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $98,690 | $93,854 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,170 | $94,311 | 70 |
| Orderlies | support | $37,650 | $35,805 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,630 | $44,345 | 70 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $37,580 | $35,739 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $139,920 | $133,064 | 70 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $393,970 | $374,665 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $42,910 | $40,807 | 69 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $202,390 | $192,473 | 69 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $94,340 | $89,717 | 69 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $100,010 | $95,110 | 69 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $98,400 | $93,578 | 69 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $44,790 | $42,595 | 69 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $123,350 | $117,306 | 68 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,280 | $59,228 | 68 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,400 | $42,224 | 68 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $259,990 | $247,250 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,330 | $56,423 | 68 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $87,210 | $82,937 | 68 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $31,990 | $30,422 | 68 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $87,850 | $83,545 | 68 |
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