Physical Therapists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $100,790 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.46
10th percentile $64,080
90th percentile $134,070
Employed locally 680
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,080
    25th
    $79,620
    50th (median)
    $100,790
    75th
    $123,620
    90th
    $134,070

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 148% Median Physical Therapists salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,690
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $113,130
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $112,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $110,200

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Albuquerque, NM is $48.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.06 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.2% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,080 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,620.