Respiratory Therapist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 600+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$66,460
$31.952/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-17.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$59K – $86K
600 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,280 |
| 25th percentile | $64,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,460 |
| 75th percentile | $80,250 |
| 90th percentile | $85,530 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,130 |
| 2023 | $64,580 |
| 2024 | $66,460 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,130 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $64,580 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $66,460 | $80,241 |