Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Mexico
Across 40 live Respiratory Therapist listings in New Mexico, median advertised pay is $104K, based on the 15 that state a salary; New Mexico ranks 30th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Presbyterian Healthcare Services (13), Community Health Systems Professional Services (5), Rotech Healthcare (5).
40+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 15 roles pay ~$104k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM
Respiratory Therapist (Full Time/Second Shift)
Roswell ParkEmployer score · SilverRoswell, NM
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary
Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM
Registered Respiratory Therapist-ABQ
Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM
Registered Respiratory Therapist - PresNow
Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM
Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Lifepoint HealthLos Alamos, NM
Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN Days
Community Health Systems Professional ServicesLas Cruces, NM
Respiratory Therapist
HME SpecialistsAlbuquerque, NM
Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Director
Pima Medical InstituteAlbuquerque, NM
Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN Days
Community Health Systems Professional ServicesLas Cruces, NM
Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights
Community Health Systems Professional ServicesRoswell, NM
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesRuidoso, NM
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in New Mexico: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in New Mexico today, then New Mexico against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 40
- Live median
- $104k
- 75th $104k · n=15
- 12-mo median
- $80k
- Pay rank
- #30 of 49
- Work-life
- 3.7/10 · #38
- 12-mo postings
- 98
Respiratory Therapist roles in New Mexico advertise $2k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NM | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (this page) | $80k | — | 3.7/10 | 98 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$46k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Alaska#2 | $102k | +$22k | 4.5/10 | 10 |
| Arizonaborders | $87k | +$7k | 4.1/10 | 226 |
| Coloradoborders | $84k | +$4k | 3.9/10 | 141 |
| Utahborders | $81k | +$1k | 4.0/10 | 91 |
| Texasborders | $80k | −$1k | 4.0/10 | 705 |
| Oklahomaborders | $73k | −$8k | 4.3/10 | 176 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Mexico; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services (13), Community Health Systems Professional Services (5), Rotech Healthcare (5)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Mexico.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in New Mexico?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapist jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in New Mexico right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Rotech Healthcare, Community Health Systems Professional Services, Lincare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in New Mexico are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 40 respiratory therapists positions in New Mexico listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Mexico
Presbyterian Healthcare Services13 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Rotech Healthcare5 open roles here · WLB 37/100
Lincare3 open roles here · WLB 11/100- HHME Specialists2 open roles here
Lovelace Health System2 open roles here · WLB 62/100
- Roswell Park2 open roles here · WLB 70/100