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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$47.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,754/year ($6,229/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 17th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 1,250 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $98,690 a year — though pay ranges from $61,630 for newcomers to $134,750 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,250 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $98,690 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 $74,754 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $98,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,882 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,550 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$3,505 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,754 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,229 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in New Mexico?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in New Mexico is $98,690 per year ($47.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,940 and $123,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $98,690, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $74,754 per year ($6,229 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,250 Speech-Language Pathologist 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.