Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in New Mexico

Occupational therapy assistants in New Mexico earn the most in Las Cruces (average $73,850 a year) and the least in Albuquerque ($69,630), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $71,550 and the median at $77,020 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in New Mexico

Las Cruces$73,850
Albuquerque$69,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Cruces	$73,850	$75,750	$64,940	$58,478	90
Albuquerque	$69,630	$74,380	$56,660	$55,708	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.