Veterinary Assistant Salary in New Mexico
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$35,600
per year · $16.98/hr
Typical range
$28,920–$44,910
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-9%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$34,320 /yr
Typical range
$25,486–$34,320
vs. BLS median
-4%
Based on 35 recent veterinary assistant job postings in New Mexico that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $35,600. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in New Mexico
10th
$28,920
25th
$30,130
Median
$35,600
75th
$36,830
90th
$44,910
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
470
Veterinary Assistants employed in New Mexico
#32/51
State rank by median pay
0.73
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
162 open veterinary assistant jobs in New Mexico
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211 veterinary practices in New Mexico
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in New Mexico?
The median veterinary assistant salary in New Mexico is $35,600 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $28,920 and $44,910 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in New Mexico?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in New Mexico is $16.98 per hour.
Where does New Mexico rank for veterinary assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks #32 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 470 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in New Mexico right now?
Recent job postings in New Mexico that disclose pay advertise a median of $34,320 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $25,486–$34,320), based on 35 postings — lower than the BLS median of $35,600.