Pharmacy Technicians Salary in New Mexico

Pharmacy technicians in New Mexico earn the most in Farmington (average $51,330 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($44,290), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacy technicians average at $47,810 and the median at $46,630 for 2,550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,620.

Pharmacy Technicians average salary by city in New Mexico

Farmington$51,330
Santa Fe$49,920
Albuquerque$48,240
Las Cruces$44,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Farmington	$51,330	$47,070	$41,070	$42,177	88
Santa Fe	$49,920	$47,890	$45,310	$41,110	99
Albuquerque	$48,240	$46,630	$41,380	$39,834	96
Las Cruces	$44,290	$44,860	$36,900	$36,830	90

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

Pharmacy Technicians salary in other states

Pharmacy Technicians 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 29-2052.
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.

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