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Pharmacy Technician Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$46,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.42/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
2,550
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,568 #10 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in New Mexico, explained

Pharmacy technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $46,630 per year ($22.42 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $37,470, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $58,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $46,630 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $46,630 is worth about $50,568 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #10 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,470
$18.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,630
$22.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,780
$28.26/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $46,630 $50,568
Colorado $49,970 $48,490 −$3,340
Utah $48,140 $48,693 −$1,510
Arizona $47,640 $47,320 −$1,010
Texas $45,900 $47,292 +$730
Oklahoma $40,500 $46,105 +$6,130

Pharmacy Technician in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in New Mexico?

Pharmacy technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $46,630 per year ($22.42 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $46,630, New Mexico pays 2% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 2,550 work in the state.

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