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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$68,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.11/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
840
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,687 #49 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in New Mexico, explained

Respiratory therapists in New Mexico earn a median of $68,870 per year ($33.11 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $61,990, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $91,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $68,870 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $68,870 is worth about $74,687 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #49 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,990
$29.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$68,870
$33.11/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,220
$43.86/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $68,870 $74,687
Colorado $86,220 $83,666 −$17,350
Utah $80,650 $81,577 −$11,780
Arizona $79,780 $79,244 −$10,910
Texas $79,540 $81,952 −$10,670
Oklahoma $78,800 $89,705 −$9,930

Respiratory Therapist in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in New Mexico?

Respiratory therapists in New Mexico earn a median of $68,870 per year ($33.11 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay respiratory therapists well?

At $68,870, New Mexico pays 16% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 840 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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