Surgical Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Surgical Assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $62,010 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,380; the top 10% earn over $82,730. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Surgical Assistants pay in New Mexico
How much do surgical assistants make in New Mexico?
The median is $62,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,380 and the top 10% earn over $82,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 44 (−7% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.