Salary data

Veterinary Technician Salary in New Mexico

Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024

Median salary

$37,980

per year · $19.29/hr

Typical range

$29,850–$49,640

10th–90th percentile

vs. US average

-18%

US avg $46,217

Salary percentiles in New Mexico

10th

$29,850

25th

$34,440

Median

$37,980

75th

$45,990

90th

$49,640

Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).

Employment & demand

860

Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in New Mexico

#38/50

State rank by median pay

1.17

Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)

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Frequently asked

How much does a veterinary technician make in New Mexico?

The median veterinary technician salary in New Mexico is $37,980 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,850 and $49,640 annually.

What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in New Mexico?

The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in New Mexico is $19.29 per hour.

Where does New Mexico rank for veterinary technician pay?

New Mexico ranks #38 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 860 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.

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