Veterinarians Salary in New Mexico

Veterinarians in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $148,720 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($136,470), across the 3 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $138,880 and the median at $129,390 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$148,720
Santa Fe$143,370
Las Cruces$136,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$148,720	$140,200	$120,030	$106,960	96
Santa Fe	$143,370	$129,380	$104,540	$103,565	99
Las Cruces	$136,470	$124,640	$100,420	$99,187	90

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

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians 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 29-1131.
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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