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Physician Assistant Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$67.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,376/year ($8,448/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 14th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 700 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $139,920 a year — though pay ranges from $70,010 for newcomers to $172,900 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $106,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $139,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $153,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 700 Physician Assistant jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Physician Assistant salary of $139,920 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 $101,376 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $139,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,315 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,704 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$5,525 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,376 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,448 |
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 Physician Assistant make in New Mexico?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in New Mexico is $139,920 per year ($67.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $106,240 and $153,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $139,920, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $101,376 per year ($8,448 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 700 Physician Assistant 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.