Physician Assistants pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for physician assistants is $67.27 an hour ($139,920 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). New Mexico ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.66 | $70,010 |
| 25% of workers | $51.08 | $106,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.27 | $139,920 |
| 75% of workers | $73.83 | $153,560 |
| 90% of workers | $83.12 | $172,900 |
Physician Assistants pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $142,890 | 50 |
| Las Cruces | $141,350 | 100 |
| Albuquerque | $139,920 | 380 |
| Santa Fe | $127,730 | 50 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,340 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,520 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 |
| Pharmacists | $147,000 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,880 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $98,690 |
| Occupational Therapists | $99,170 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $68,870 |
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