- Open jobs
- 9
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $58.63/hour
- Pay range
- $37.75 – $78.17/hour
- Median wage in New Mexico (BLS)
- $33.11/hour
Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Respiratory Therapist pay in New Mexico
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Mexico is $33.11 per hour ($68,869 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $58.63/hour, from $37.75 to $78.17. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from New Mexico; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Mexico
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Care Team Solutions | 5 | $58.63/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 2 | $56.70/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | $37.75/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $42.22/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Albuquerque (7), Carlsbad (1), Farmington (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in New Mexico?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Mexico is $33.11 per hour (about $68,869 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Respiratory Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $58.63 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in New Mexico?
9 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from New Mexico; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.