Respiratory Therapist Salary in New Mexico
Based on 840+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$68,870
$33.111/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-17.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $91K
840 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,990 |
| 25th percentile | $63,020 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,870 |
| 75th percentile | $77,810 |
| 90th percentile | $91,220 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,130 |
| 2023 | $64,580 |
| 2024 | $66,460 |
| 2025 | $68,870 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,130 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $64,580 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $66,460 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $68,870 | $83,882 |