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Pharmacist Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$70.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $105,868/year ($8,822/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $132,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $147,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $163,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,730 Pharmacist jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Pharmacist salary of $147,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $105,868 — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
| Gross (median) | $147,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,014 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,246 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$5,872 |
| Take-home (annual) | $105,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,822 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in New Mexico?
- The median Pharmacist salary in New Mexico is $147,000 per year ($70.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $132,560 and $163,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $147,000, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $105,868 per year ($8,822 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,730 Pharmacist jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.