Physician Assistants Salary in New Mexico

Physician assistants in New Mexico earn the most in Farmington (average $138,820 a year) and the least in Santa Fe ($124,160), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physician assistants average at $134,670 and the median at $139,920 for 700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,280.

Physician Assistants average salary by city in New Mexico

Farmington$138,820
Albuquerque$135,580
Las Cruces$125,570
Santa Fe$124,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Farmington	$138,820	$142,890	$128,410	$100,678	88
Albuquerque	$135,580	$139,920	$106,240	$98,622	96
Las Cruces	$125,570	$141,350	$93,190	$92,271	90
Santa Fe	$124,160	$127,730	$106,640	$91,376	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physician Assistants salary in other states

Physician Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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