Veterinarians Salary in New Mexico (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 460 employed

Annual Mean

$138,880

$66.77/hr

Annual Median

$129,390

$62.21/hr

Bottom 10%

$79,450

$38.20/hr

Top 10%

$212,850

$102.33/hr

Location vs National Average

New Mexico

$138,880

Difference

-2.7% vs US avg

US National

$142,680

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$79,450	$38.20/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$96,980	$46.63/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$129,390	$62.21/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$171,140	$82.28/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$212,850	$102.33/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$79K

25th

$97K

Median

$129K

75th

$171K

90th

$213K

New Mexico has a relatively small Veterinarians workforce (approximately 460 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In New Mexico, Veterinarians salaries range from $79,450 at the 10th percentile to $212,850 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $133,400 (103% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in New Mexico

Metro areas with highest Veterinarians wages

How Veterinarians Compares in New Mexico

The average Veterinarians salary of $138,880 in New Mexico ranks below the national average of $142,680. There are approximately 460 Veterinarianss employed in New Mexico.