How much does a Surgeon make in New Mexico?

BLS puts the average Surgeon pay in New Mexico at $335,940 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Mexico, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Mexico state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $221,465 annually ($18,455/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Surgeon in New Mexico?

On a $335,940 salary in New Mexico, your take-home pay is approximately $221,465/year or $18,455/month. Federal tax: $80,713. State tax: $16,229. FICA: $17,534.

Is $335,940 a good Surgeon salary?

$335,940 is the BLS average Surgeon pay in New Mexico, 10% below the US average of $373,930 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Mexico earn between $138,030 and $528,640.

How do New Mexico taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

New Mexico levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $335,940 is $16,229. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 34.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

In New Mexico, the top 10% earn over $528,640 and the bottom 10% under $136,160 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon in New Mexico reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Surgeon Salary in New Mexico (2026)

Average Surgeon pay in New Mexico

$335,940/year

≈ $162/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $138,030–$528,640

US average: $373,930

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Surgeons, All Other

After tax (single filer)

$221,465/year

$18,455/month · effective tax rate 34.08%

Federal $80,713
State $16,229
FICA $17,534
Take-home

Pay by role in New Mexico

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon$625,000–$1,175,000+ TC
Senior Neurosurgeon$655,000–$1,275,000+ TC
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon$535,000–$945,000+ TC
Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon$445,000–$795,000+ TC
Senior Vascular Surgeon$445,000–$715,000+ TC
Senior General / Trauma Surgeon (UNM Level 1)$395,000–$625,000+ TC

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$221,465
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$18,455
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$8,518
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$106/hr
Federal Tax	$80,713
State Tax	$16,229
FICA Taxes	$17,534
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	34.08%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

New Mexico's surgeon market is anchored by UNM Hospital surgical specialties Albuquerque (CT + orthopedic + neurosurgery + plastic + vascular + the only NM Level 1 trauma center + the only NM Comprehensive Stroke Center + the only NM verified pediatric trauma at UNM Children's Hospital), UNM Cancer Center NCI-designated surgical oncology (only NM NCI-designated cancer center), UNM Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital pediatric surgery, Presbyterian Healthcare Services surgical services (Presbyterian Hospital + Presbyterian Rust + Presbyterian Kaseman + the substantial Presbyterian post-2020 cardiac + neuro expansion), Lovelace Medical Center surgical services Albuquerque + Lovelace Heart Center, Christus St Vincent Santa Fe surgical services (Catholic Christus + Mayo Clinic Care Network partnership), Memorial Medical Center + Mountain View Las Cruces surgery, plus UNM School of Medicine + UNM SOM Las Cruces campus surgical training.

Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$625,000–$1,175,000+ TC

CT surgery at UNM + Presbyterian + Lovelace Heart + Christus St Vincent · the substantial NM cardiac referral

Senior Neurosurgeon

$655,000–$1,275,000+ TC

Neuro at UNM + Presbyterian + Lovelace · the substantial NM Mayo + UT Southwestern + UCHealth referrals

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$535,000–$945,000+ TC

Ortho at UNM + Presbyterian + Lovelace + Christus + UNM Lobos + NMSU Aggies team physicians

Senior Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon

$445,000–$795,000+ TC

Plastic surgery at UNM + Lovelace + private NM plastic surgery groups · Albuquerque + Santa Fe

Senior Vascular Surgeon

$445,000–$715,000+ TC

Vascular at UNM + Presbyterian + Lovelace · endovascular subspecialty

Senior General / Trauma Surgeon (UNM Level 1)

$395,000–$625,000+ TC

UNM Level 1 trauma + UNM Hospital + Presbyterian + Lovelace general + trauma surgery faculty

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (Carrie Tingley)

$435,000–$695,000+ TC

Pediatric surgery at UNM Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital · the only NM pediatric verified trauma

Senior Surgical Oncologist (UNM Cancer NCI)

$435,000–$695,000+ TC

UNM Cancer Center NCI-designated + Lovelace Cancer + Christus Cancer · the only NM NCI cancer

Senior IHS Federal Surgeon (Gallup)

$245,000–$385,000+ TC

Indian Health Service Gallup IMC + Santa Fe IHS · IHS LRP + federal civilian + tribal healthcare

Senior Academic / UNM SOM Faculty

$355,000–$695,000+ TC

UNM SOM Albuquerque + UNM SOM Las Cruces campus surgery faculty · clinical + research + teaching mix

Worth knowing: UNM Hospital + UNM Cancer Center is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state academic surgical center configurations and a feature most national surgeon compensation surveys understate for NM. UNM Hospital (~600-bed academic flagship + the only NM Level 1 adult trauma center + the only NM Comprehensive Stroke Center + UNM Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant + UNM Children's Hospital + the only NM verified pediatric trauma at UNM Children's Hospital + the substantial UNM Burn Center + the substantial UNM partnership with Sandoval Regional Medical Center + the substantial UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center campus + the substantial UNM Health affiliates Network) operates substantial NM-specific trauma + tertiary surgical care. UNM Cancer Center (NCI-designated as the only NM NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center + the substantial UNM Cancer Center clinical trials portfolio + the substantial UNM Cancer Center precision oncology + tumor genomics + the substantial UNM Cancer Center hematologic malignancies + the substantial UNM Cancer Center surgical oncology + the substantial UNM Cancer Center catchment serving NM + W TX + S CO + AZ borderlands + the substantial UNM Center for Memory + Aging + UNM Mind Research Network) supports substantial NM surgical oncology. Senior UNM Cancer Center surgical oncologists clear $435-695K+ TC. UNM Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital + the only NM verified pediatric trauma + the substantial UNM-Children's Hospital partnership supports substantial NM pediatric surgery. Presbyterian Healthcare Services + Lovelace Health System + Christus St Vincent substantial NM community + commercial surgical care. The substantial NM Indian Health Service IHS surgical work (Gallup Indian Medical Center + Santa Fe IHS Service Unit + the substantial federal IHS surgeon recruitment via IHS Loan Repayment Program supporting substantial Navajo Area IHS + Albuquerque Area IHS surgical staffing) supports substantial NM federal surgical work. NM IMLC since 2017 + NM NP Full Practice Authority since 1993 + NM progressive 1.7-5.9% top by 2026 + NM is NOT a RTW state + lower NM cost of living anchor the NM surgeon proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Surgeons in New Mexico and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and New Mexico 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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