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

Physician Assistant Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$139,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.27/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
700
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$151,737 #6 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in New Mexico, explained

Physician assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $139,920 per year ($67.27 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $70,010, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $172,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $139,920 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $139,920 is worth about $151,737 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #6 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,010
$33.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$139,920
$67.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,900
$83.12/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $139,920 $151,737
Oklahoma $136,550 $155,448 +$3,370
Utah $134,740 $136,288 +$5,180
Arizona $134,650 $133,745 +$5,270
Texas $134,550 $138,630 +$5,370
Colorado $134,540 $130,555 +$5,380

Physician Assistant in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in New Mexico?

Physician assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $139,920 per year ($67.27 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay physician assistants well?

At $139,920, New Mexico pays 3% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 700 work in the state.

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