Healthcare Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Physical Therapist Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median physical therapist salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $87,948 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$87,948
vs State Avg
$-977
vs National
$-9,772
Cost of Living
92%

Physical Therapist Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $61,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $115,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$61,200
$-6,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,200
$-9,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$115,200
$-12,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $60,120
25th Percentile $72,180
Median (50th) $87,948
75th Percentile $104,760
90th Percentile $117,180

Physical Therapist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$105,538
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$90,880
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$84,039
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$78,176
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Rio Rancho

Education

Most physical therapist positions require a doctoral degree. Rio Rancho and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.