Speech-Language Pathologists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $47.45 an hour ($98,690 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($97,870). New Mexico ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.63 | $61,630 |
| 25% of workers | $37.95 | $78,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.45 | $98,690 |
| 75% of workers | $59.58 | $123,920 |
| 90% of workers | $64.78 | $134,750 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $102,850 | 200 |
| Albuquerque | $99,160 | 580 |
| Santa Fe | $97,960 | 60 |
| Farmington | $91,120 | 50 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for speech-language pathologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +16.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
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