Veterinarians in New Mexico
Want to work in New Mexico as a Veterinarian? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Veterinarians in New Mexico are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
-
Projected employment for Veterinarians in New Mexico is growing faster than average.
-
Veterinarians in New Mexico earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
Featured schools near , edit
How Many Veterinarians Work in New Mexico?
In 2018, there were 390 Veterinarians working in the state.
There were 370 Veterinarians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,050 Veterinarians working in it, which means New Mexico has fewer Veterinarians than average.
Job Projections for New Mexico
Jobs for Veterinarians in this state are growing at a rate of 16.7% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 18.8%.
New Mexico Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 30 annual job openings, and 560 total jobs in 2026 for Veterinarians in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 4,500 annual jobs and 94,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Veterinarians Make in New Mexico?
In 2018 wages for Veterinarians ranged from $59,450 to $136,750 with $94,060 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $28.58 to $65.75. The median hourly rate was $45.22.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $45.11 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.11.
The median salary in New Mexico is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top New Mexico Metros for Veterinarians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Veterinarians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Albuquerque, NM | 170 | $90,800 |
Santa Fe, NM | 60 | $94,260 |
Las Cruces, NM | 40 | $99,250 |
Top States for Veterinarians Employment
View the list below to see where most Veterinarians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 7,380 | $107,880 |
Texas | 4,650 | $99,040 |
Florida | 4,370 | $92,410 |
New York | 3,240 | $105,560 |
Pennsylvania | 2,960 | $101,710 |
North Carolina | 2,870 | $91,550 |
Ohio | 2,860 | $95,310 |
Illinois | 2,500 | $97,120 |
Virginia | 2,480 | $97,500 |
Georgia | 2,170 | $84,040 |
Colorado | 2,150 | $90,630 |
Michigan | 2,090 | $84,820 |
Wisconsin | 1,770 | $83,820 |
New Jersey | 1,730 | $113,860 |
Maryland | 1,680 | $113,700 |
Tennessee | 1,630 | $84,330 |
Washington | 1,630 | $89,180 |
Missouri | 1,600 | $89,230 |
Indiana | 1,490 | $87,830 |
Oregon | 1,460 | $87,020 |
Below are the states where Veterinarians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
New Jersey | $113,860 |
Maryland | $113,700 |
Delaware | $110,020 |
California | $107,880 |
New York | $105,560 |
Rhode Island | $105,050 |
Massachusetts | $101,910 |
Pennsylvania | $101,710 |
Connecticut | $99,970 |
South Carolina | $99,940 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |