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Ultrasound Technician Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$87,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.93/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
410
public U.S. Median
$96,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,576 #33 of 51

Ultrasound Technician pay in New Mexico, explained

Ultrasound technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $87,210 per year ($41.93 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $96,590. Entry-level workers earn around $65,250, while the most experienced ultrasound technicians reach about $108,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $87,210 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $87,210 is worth about $94,576 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #33 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Ultrasound Technician pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,250
$31.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$87,210
$41.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,030
$51.94/hr

Ultrasound Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $87,210 $94,576
Colorado $108,410 $105,199 −$21,200
Utah $100,100 $101,250 −$12,890
Arizona $100,040 $99,367 −$12,830
Texas $92,580 $95,387 −$5,370
Oklahoma $83,670 $95,249 +$3,540

Ultrasound Technician in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do ultrasound technicians make in New Mexico?

Ultrasound technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $87,210 per year ($41.93 per hour), compared with $96,590 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay ultrasound technicians well?

At $87,210, New Mexico pays 10% below the national median for ultrasound technicians. An estimated 410 work in the state.

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