verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$99,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.68/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,030
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,546 #13 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in New Mexico, explained

Occupational therapists in New Mexico earn a median of $99,170 per year ($47.68 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $69,230, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $133,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $99,170 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $99,170 is worth about $107,546 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #13 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,230
$33.28/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,170
$47.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,050
$63.97/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $99,170 $107,546
Colorado $106,720 $103,559 −$7,550
Texas $106,140 $109,358 −$6,970
Oklahoma $104,300 $118,735 −$5,130
Arizona $103,660 $102,963 −$4,490
Utah $97,150 $98,266 +$2,020

Occupational Therapist in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in New Mexico?

Occupational therapists in New Mexico earn a median of $99,170 per year ($47.68 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay occupational therapists well?

At $99,170, New Mexico pays 1% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 1,030 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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