Occupational Therapists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for occupational therapists is $47.68 an hour ($99,170 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,330). New Mexico ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.28 | $69,230 |
| 25% of workers | $40.28 | $83,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.68 | $99,170 |
| 75% of workers | $58.15 | $120,960 |
| 90% of workers | $63.97 | $133,050 |
Occupational Therapists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $112,240 | 50 |
| Las Cruces | $108,630 | 130 |
| Albuquerque | $99,170 | 550 |
| Farmington | $93,590 | 50 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,340 |
| Physicians, All Other | $327,670 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,880 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $62,280 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,020 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,520 |
| Pharmacists | $147,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $98,690 |
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