New Mexico Median
$96,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-77% vs US median
US median $420,860
State Rank
#33 of 34
170 employed here
How much does a Radiologist make in New Mexico?
Radiologists in New Mexico take home a median of $96,170 annually — roughly $46.24 an hour — which runs 77% below the national median of $420,860.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $66,580 while the top 10% make $227,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,740 and $109,290 a year.
Radiologist salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,580 | $32.01 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,740 | $38.82 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $96,170 | $46.24 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $109,290 | $52.54 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $227,530 | $109.39 |
|
How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 33rd out of 34 states and territories for Radiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Radiologist salary in other states
Minnesota $708,340South Dakota $586,010Maryland $581,510Maine $555,750North Dakota $553,140New Hampshire $506,010Michigan $485,920New Jersey $482,700West Virginia $471,650Arizona $470,640Pennsylvania $455,380New York $441,580Indiana $430,640Massachusetts $426,560Florida $417,690Utah $417,250Iowa $405,220Wisconsin $392,610Nevada $386,210Virginia $376,270Montana $360,330Colorado $344,270Georgia $335,190Texas $319,320Kentucky $279,990California $270,560Ohio $260,000Connecticut $191,990District of Columbia $182,450Kansas $179,990South Carolina $174,480Wyoming $161,750Arkansas $75,600
Working as a Radiologist in New Mexico
Nationally, about 27,000 people work as Radiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare New Mexico pay ($96,170) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radiologist make in New Mexico?
The median Radiologist salary in New Mexico is $96,170 per year, or about $46.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,580 at the entry level to $227,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Radiologists about 77% less than the national median of $420,860. New Mexico ranks 33rd out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Radiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $96,170 a year. About 170 Radiologists are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.