What are the main factors that influence a Medical Terminology's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Medical Terminology?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Medical Terminology roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Medical Terminology's salary?

A Medical Terminology's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $41,345, a Medical Terminology (1-3 years)earns $47,800, a Laboratory Support Technician III (3-5 years)earns $65,743, a Laboratory Support Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $77,590, a Laboratory Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,254,

What are the highest paying states for a Medical Terminology?

Medical Terminology salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medical Terminology roles are District of Columbia $56,230, California $56,017, Massachusetts $55,270. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medical Terminology roles make?

Salaries for Medical Terminology level roles vary by specialization: Medical Director: $369,829; Medical Director, Medical Affairs: $298,630; Medical Advisor: $176,787; Medical Librarian: $70,523; Medical Esthetician: $59,956.

Medical Terminology Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Medical Terminology make in New Mexico?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Terminology in New Mexico is $47,038 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Medical Terminology's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,211
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,377 to $50,792
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,044

10% $40,044

50% (Median) $47,038

90% $54,211

Medical Terminology Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,792	$4,233	$977	$24
Average	$47,038	$3,920	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$43,377	$3,615	$834	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Medical Terminology Salaries

A Medical Terminology's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Medical Terminology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Terminology's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,345
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,800
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,743
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,590
Expert (over 8 years): $87,254

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Medical Terminology	$41,345
Medical T... Level Medical Terminology	$47,800
Laborator... Level Medical Terminology	$65,743
Laborator... Level Medical Terminology	$77,590
Laborator... Level Medical Terminology	$87,254

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How Do Medical Terminology Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Medical Terminologies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,230.
California: $56,017.
Massachusetts: $55,270.

District of Columbia $56,230 California $56,017 Massachusetts $55,270 Washington $55,067 New Jersey $55,047 Alaska $54,976 Connecticut $54,275 New York $53,990

Hawaii $53,081 Rhode Island $52,655 Maryland $52,365 Minnesota $51,969 Colorado $51,817 Illinois $51,766 Oregon $51,573 Delaware $51,431

New Hampshire $51,341 Virginia $51,141 Pennsylvania $50,557 Nevada $50,263 North Dakota $50,166 Michigan $50,014 Wisconsin $49,958 Vermont $49,846

Texas $49,536 Maine $49,516 Arizona $49,486 Ohio $49,450 Georgia $48,983 Indiana $48,749 Wyoming $48,703 Utah $48,632

Iowa $48,602 Kansas $48,358 Louisiana $48,287 North Carolina $48,262 Missouri $48,251 Florida $48,053 Montana $47,947 Nebraska $47,845

Kentucky $47,789 South Carolina $47,586 Tennessee $47,459 Idaho $47,408 New Mexico $47,038 Oklahoma $46,956 Alabama $46,657 South Dakota $46,154

Arkansas $45,880 West Virginia $45,733 Mississippi $45,291

Top Paying Cities for Medical Terminologies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $47,538
Belen: $47,274
Bernalillo: $47,623

Algodones, NM $47,538 Belen, NM $47,274 Bernalillo, NM $47,623 Bluewater, NM $46,623 Bosque, NM $46,926 Casa Blanca, NM $47,033 Cedar Crest, NM $47,662 Cedarvale, NM $45,793

Cerrillos, NM $47,573 Claunch, NM $45,624 Coyote, NM $46,872 Cuba, NM $46,797 Cubero, NM $47,137 Edgewood, NM $47,450 Estancia, NM $46,884 Gallina, NM $46,627

Counselor, NM $46,656 Grants, NM $46,569 Milan, NM $46,756 Isleta, NM $47,705 Jarales, NM $47,228 Jemez Pueblo, NM $47,310 Jemez Springs, NM $47,164 Laguna, NM $47,367

La Jara, NM $46,745 La Joya, NM $46,637 Lindrith, NM $46,580 Los Lunas, NM $47,524 Mcintosh, NM $47,142 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $46,828 Moriarty, NM $46,983 Mountainair, NM $46,477

Nageezi, NM $46,594 New Laguna, NM $47,114 Paguate, NM $47,146 Pena Blanca, NM $47,673 Peralta, NM $47,599 Placitas, NM $47,624 Ponderosa, NM $47,250 Prewitt, NM $46,609

Regina, NM $46,641 Sandia Park, NM $47,543 Corrales, NM $47,722 San Fidel, NM $46,860 San Rafael, NM $46,660 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $47,543 San Ysidro, NM $47,479 Stanley, NM $46,977

Tijeras, NM $47,549 Tome, NM $47,461 Torreon, NM $47,303 Veguita, NM $46,923 Willard, NM $46,393 Youngsville, NM $46,885 Bosque Farms, NM $47,687 Clines Corners, NM $46,693

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $47,579 Cochiti Lake, NM $47,641 Albuquerque, NM $47,749 Kirtland Afb, NM $47,749 Rio Rancho, NM $47,671 Gallup, NM $46,676 Brimhall, NM $46,544 Church Rock, NM $46,566

Continental Divide, NM $46,533 Crownpoint, NM $46,572 Fence Lake, NM $46,364 Fort Wingate, NM $46,550 Gamerco, NM $46,628 Mentmore, NM $46,556 Mexican Springs, NM $46,550 Ramah, NM $46,465

Rehoboth, NM $46,581 Thoreau, NM $46,584 Tohatchi, NM $46,541 Vanderwagen, NM $46,550 Zuni, NM $46,539 Navajo, NM $46,602 Jamestown, NM $46,487 Pinehill, NM $46,429

Sheep Springs, NM $46,591 Smith Lake, NM $46,765 Yatahey, NM $46,575 Farmington, NM $46,799 Aztec, NM $46,885 Blanco, NM $46,666 Bloomfield, NM $46,611 Flora Vista, NM $46,847

Fruitland, NM $46,554 Kirtland, NM $46,847 La Plata, NM $46,864 Navajo Dam, NM $46,843 Shiprock, NM $46,778 Waterflow, NM $46,754 Newcomb, NM $46,563 Sanostee, NM $46,592

Santa Fe, NM $47,992 Abiquiu, NM $46,680 Alcalde, NM $47,493 Amalia, NM $46,609 Arroyo Hondo, NM $46,543 Arroyo Seco, NM $46,597 Canjilon, NM $46,535 Canones, NM $46,960

Carson, NM $46,721 Cebolla, NM $46,563 Cerro, NM $46,577 Chama, NM $46,767 Chamisal, NM $47,367 Chimayo, NM $47,699 Cordova, NM $47,619 Costilla, NM $46,804

Taos Ski Valley, NM $46,449 Dixon, NM $47,322 Dulce, NM $46,766 El Prado, NM $46,638 El Rito, NM $46,852 Embudo, NM $47,078 Espanola, NM $47,642 Glorieta, NM $47,808

Hernandez, NM $47,199 Ilfeld, NM $47,366 La Madera, NM $46,770 Lamy, NM $47,625 Llano, NM $47,271 Los Alamos, NM $47,738 White Rock, NM $47,828 Medanales, NM $47,251

Ojo Caliente, NM $46,973 Los Ojos, NM $46,652 Pecos, NM $47,659 Penasco, NM $47,095 Petaca, NM $46,492 Questa, NM $46,626 Ranchos De Taos, NM $46,872 Red River, NM $46,493

Ribera, NM $46,792 Rowe, NM $47,411 San Cristobal, NM $46,491 San Jose, NM $47,294 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $47,525 Santa Cruz, NM $47,683 Serafina, NM $46,674 Taos, NM $46,611

Tererro, NM $47,811 Tesuque, NM $47,992 Tierra Amarilla, NM $46,611 Trampas, NM $47,057 Tres Piedras, NM $46,480 Truchas, NM $47,486 Vadito, NM $47,033 Valdez, NM $46,526

Vallecitos, NM $46,490 Velarde, NM $47,250 Villanueva, NM $46,702 Spaceport City, NM $45,749 Las Vegas, NM $46,305 Angel Fire, NM $46,442 Anton Chico, NM $46,225 Buena Vista, NM $46,650

Chacon, NM $46,683 Cimarron, NM $46,369 Cleveland, NM $47,014 Eagle Nest, NM $46,404 Guadalupita, NM $46,611 Holman, NM $46,894 La Loma, NM $46,147 Maxwell, NM $46,385

Miami, NM $46,285 Mills, NM $46,121 Montezuma, NM $47,253 Mora, NM $47,080 Mosquero, NM $46,080 Ocate, NM $46,335 Ojo Feliz, NM $46,457 Rainsville, NM $46,661

Raton, NM $46,502 Rociada, NM $47,276 Roy, NM $46,131 Sapello, NM $46,866 Solano, NM $46,074 Springer, NM $46,265 Ute Park, NM $46,391 Valmora, NM $46,266

Wagon Mound, NM $46,213 Watrous, NM $46,282 Socorro, NM $46,175 Aragon, NM $46,315 Datil, NM $46,124 Lemitar, NM $46,390 Luna, NM $46,397 Magdalena, NM $46,127

Pie Town, NM $46,281 Polvadera, NM $46,501 Quemado, NM $46,377 Reserve, NM $46,294 San Acacia, NM $46,578 San Antonio, NM $45,919 Truth Or Consequences, NM $45,910 Arrey, NM $45,902

Caballo, NM $45,934 Derry, NM $45,700 Elephant Butte, NM $46,029 Garfield, NM $45,567 Hatch, NM $44,837 Monticello, NM $45,907 Rincon, NM $44,579 Salem, NM $45,425

Williamsburg, NM $45,968 Winston, NM $45,941 Las Cruces, NM $43,996 White Sands Missile Range, NM $44,140 Santa Teresa, NM $44,461 Playas, NM $46,122 Animas, NM $46,235 Anthony, NM $44,450

Arenas Valley, NM $46,154 Bayard, NM $46,111 Berino, NM $44,249 Buckhorn, NM $46,159 Santa Clara, NM $46,192 Chamberino, NM $44,295 Cliff, NM $46,105 Columbus, NM $45,981

Deming, NM $45,992 Dona Ana, NM $43,997 Fairacres, NM $44,129 Faywood, NM $45,971 Fort Bayard, NM $46,147 Gila, NM $46,037 Glenwood, NM $46,073 Hachita, NM $45,981

Hanover, NM $45,991 Hillsboro, NM $45,897 Hurley, NM $46,080 La Mesa, NM $44,837 Lordsburg, NM $46,088 Mesilla, NM $43,997 Mesilla Park, NM $44,001 Mesquite, NM $44,039

Mimbres, NM $46,028 Mule Creek, NM $46,152 Organ, NM $44,024 Pinos Altos, NM $46,104 Radium Springs, NM $44,014 Redrock, NM $45,987 Rodeo, NM $46,294 San Miguel, NM $44,022

Silver City, NM $46,105 Sunland Park, NM $44,224 Tyrone, NM $46,241 Vado, NM $44,057 Chaparral, NM $44,612 Clovis, NM $46,016 Cannon Afb, NM $45,915 Broadview, NM $45,882

Causey, NM $45,804 Crossroads, NM $45,695 Dora, NM $45,912 Elida, NM $45,722 Floyd, NM $45,833 Fort Sumner, NM $45,796 Grady, NM $45,926 House, NM $45,889

Kenna, NM $45,722 Lingo, NM $45,801 Melrose, NM $45,897 Milnesand, NM $45,704 Pep, NM $45,767 Portales, NM $45,934 Rogers, NM $45,779 Saint Vrain, NM $45,927

Taiban, NM $45,780 Texico, NM $45,944 Yeso, NM $45,614 Roswell, NM $45,667 Artesia, NM $45,757 Caprock, NM $45,664 Carlsbad, NM $45,787 Dexter, NM $45,700

Eunice, NM $45,828 Hagerman, NM $45,722 Hobbs, NM $45,895 Hope, NM $45,555 Jal, NM $45,774 Lake Arthur, NM $45,647 Lakewood, NM $45,715 Loco Hills, NM $45,799

Loving, NM $45,776 Lovington, NM $45,851 Mcdonald, NM $45,726 Malaga, NM $45,731 Maljamar, NM $45,686 Monument, NM $45,794 Tatum, NM $45,755 Whites City, NM $45,832

Carrizozo, NM $45,451 Alamogordo, NM $45,306 Alto, NM $45,457 Bent, NM $45,315 Capitan, NM $45,352 Cloudcroft, NM $45,309 Corona, NM $45,648 Encino, NM $46,015

Fort Stanton, NM $45,371 Glencoe, NM $45,338 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $45,301 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $45,301 Hondo, NM $45,380 La Luz, NM $45,301 Lincoln, NM $45,248 Mayhill, NM $45,403

Mescalero, NM $45,321 Nogal, NM $45,516 Orogrande, NM $45,324 Picacho, NM $45,370 Pinon, NM $45,541 Ruidoso, NM $45,544 Ruidoso Downs, NM $45,482 Sacramento, NM $45,341

San Patricio, NM $45,395 Sunspot, NM $45,301 Timberon, NM $45,399 Tinnie, NM $45,344 Tularosa, NM $45,331 Vaughn, NM $45,830 Weed, NM $45,398 Tucumcari, NM $46,057

Amistad, NM $45,998 Bard, NM $45,924 Capulin, NM $46,444 Clayton, NM $46,087 Conchas Dam, NM $46,129 Cuervo, NM $45,907 Des Moines, NM $46,261 Folsom, NM $46,332

Garita, NM $46,040 Gladstone, NM $46,133 Grenville, NM $46,124 Logan, NM $46,056 Mcalister, NM $45,913 Nara Visa, NM $45,946 Newkirk, NM $45,997 Quay, NM $46,024

San Jon, NM $45,974 Santa Rosa, NM $46,024 Sedan, NM $46,040 Trementina, NM $46,038

Medical Terminology Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Medical Terminology roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Medical Terminology positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Medical Terminology as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Medical Terminology

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$56,445	$27.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$54,093	$26.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$52,682	$25.0	12%
Financial Services	$52,682	$25.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$51,741	$25.0	10%

Medical Terminology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Terminology's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$43,377

Average $47,038/year

$50,792

$3,615

Average $3,920/month

$4,233

$834

Average $905/week

$977

$21

Average $23/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,792	$4,233	$977	$24
Average	$47,038	$3,920	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$43,377	$3,615	$834	$21

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