Respiratory Therapists Salary in New Mexico

Respiratory therapists in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $72,810 a year) and the least in Farmington ($67,770), across the 3 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $73,720 and the median at $68,870 for 840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$72,810
Las Cruces$68,490
Farmington$67,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$72,810	$68,870	$64,770	$57,795	96
Las Cruces	$68,490	$62,960	$62,290	$54,959	90
Farmington	$67,770	$67,600	$66,520	$54,487	88

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

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists 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 29-1126.
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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