What are the main factors that influence a Small Animal Surgeon'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 Small Animal Surgeon?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Small Animal Surgeon roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

How does experience change A Small Animal Surgeon's salary?

A Small Animal Surgeon's salary grows with experience: starting around $103,528 for beginners, reaching about $105,666 at mid-level, and approach $109,339 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Small Animal Surgeon?

Small Animal Surgeon salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Small Animal Surgeon roles are District of Columbia $126,709, California $126,228, Massachusetts $124,546. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Small Animal Surgeon roles make?

Salaries for Small Animal Surgeon level roles vary by specialization: Surgeon - Neurology: $725,305; Surgeon - Orthopedic: $550,596; Surgeon - Cardiothoracic: $518,987; Surgeon - Pediatric: $511,452; Surgeon - Trauma: $489,150.

Small Animal Surgeon Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Small Animal Surgeon make in New Mexico?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Small Animal Surgeon in New Mexico is $105,995 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Small Animal Surgeon's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,923
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,155 to $112,762
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,375

10% $83,375

50% (Median) $105,995

90% $118,923

Small Animal Surgeon Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,762	$9,397	$2,169	$54
Average	$105,995	$8,833	$2,038	$51
25th Percentile	$94,155	$7,846	$1,811	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Small Animal Surgeon Salaries

A Small Animal Surgeon'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 Small Animal Surgeon Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Small Animal Surgeon'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): $103,528
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,351
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,666
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,311
Expert (over 8 years): $109,339

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Small Animal Surgeon	$103,528
Intermediate Level Small Animal Surgeon	$104,351
Senior Level Small Animal Surgeon	$105,666
Specialist Level Small Animal Surgeon	$107,311
Expert Level Small Animal Surgeon	$109,339

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How Do Small Animal Surgeon 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 Small Animal Surgeons. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,709.
California: $126,228.
Massachusetts: $124,546.

District of Columbia $126,709 California $126,228 Massachusetts $124,546 Washington $124,088 New Jersey $124,043 Alaska $123,882 Connecticut $122,303 New York $121,662

Hawaii $119,614 Rhode Island $118,652 Maryland $118,000 Minnesota $117,107 Colorado $116,764 Illinois $116,650 Oregon $116,215 Delaware $115,894

New Hampshire $115,693 Virginia $115,242 Pennsylvania $113,926 Nevada $113,262 North Dakota $113,045 Michigan $112,701 Wisconsin $112,576 Vermont $112,324

Texas $111,626 Maine $111,580 Arizona $111,511 Ohio $111,431 Georgia $110,378 Indiana $109,852 Wyoming $109,749 Utah $109,589

Iowa $109,520 Kansas $108,971 Louisiana $108,811 North Carolina $108,753 Missouri $108,730 Florida $108,284 Montana $108,044 Nebraska $107,815

Kentucky $107,689 South Carolina $107,231 Tennessee $106,945 Idaho $106,831 New Mexico $105,995 Oklahoma $105,812 Alabama $105,137 South Dakota $104,004

Arkansas $103,386 West Virginia $103,054 Mississippi $102,058

Top Paying Cities for Small Animal Surgeons

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: $107,124
Belen: $106,527
Bernalillo: $107,314

Algodones, NM $107,124 Belen, NM $106,527 Bernalillo, NM $107,314 Bluewater, NM $105,060 Bosque, NM $105,745 Casa Blanca, NM $105,984 Cedar Crest, NM $107,403 Cedarvale, NM $103,191

Cerrillos, NM $107,201 Claunch, NM $102,809 Coyote, NM $105,622 Cuba, NM $105,453 Cubero, NM $106,218 Edgewood, NM $106,923 Estancia, NM $105,648 Gallina, NM $105,069

Counselor, NM $105,135 Grants, NM $104,940 Milan, NM $105,360 Isleta, NM $107,498 Jarales, NM $106,424 Jemez Pueblo, NM $106,609 Jemez Springs, NM $106,280 Laguna, NM $106,738

La Jara, NM $105,335 La Joya, NM $105,091 Lindrith, NM $104,964 Los Lunas, NM $107,092 Mcintosh, NM $106,230 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $105,523 Moriarty, NM $105,873 Mountainair, NM $104,731

Nageezi, NM $104,995 New Laguna, NM $106,167 Paguate, NM $106,239 Pena Blanca, NM $107,426 Peralta, NM $107,261 Placitas, NM $107,316 Ponderosa, NM $106,474 Prewitt, NM $105,028

Regina, NM $105,101 Sandia Park, NM $107,133 Corrales, NM $107,537 San Fidel, NM $105,595 San Rafael, NM $105,145 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $107,134 San Ysidro, NM $106,990 Stanley, NM $105,858

Tijeras, NM $107,147 Tome, NM $106,949 Torreon, NM $106,593 Veguita, NM $105,737 Willard, NM $104,542 Youngsville, NM $105,652 Bosque Farms, NM $107,458 Clines Corners, NM $105,218

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $107,215 Cochiti Lake, NM $107,355 Albuquerque, NM $107,597 Kirtland Afb, NM $107,597 Rio Rancho, NM $107,421 Gallup, NM $105,180 Brimhall, NM $104,883 Church Rock, NM $104,932

Continental Divide, NM $104,858 Crownpoint, NM $104,945 Fence Lake, NM $104,477 Fort Wingate, NM $104,895 Gamerco, NM $105,072 Mentmore, NM $104,909 Mexican Springs, NM $104,897 Ramah, NM $104,704

Rehoboth, NM $104,966 Thoreau, NM $104,972 Tohatchi, NM $104,876 Vanderwagen, NM $104,897 Zuni, NM $104,871 Navajo, NM $105,014 Jamestown, NM $104,754 Pinehill, NM $104,623

Sheep Springs, NM $104,989 Smith Lake, NM $105,381 Yatahey, NM $104,952 Farmington, NM $105,456 Aztec, NM $105,651 Blanco, NM $105,158 Bloomfield, NM $105,033 Flora Vista, NM $105,565

Fruitland, NM $104,905 Kirtland, NM $105,566 La Plata, NM $105,604 Navajo Dam, NM $105,557 Shiprock, NM $105,410 Waterflow, NM $105,357 Newcomb, NM $104,925 Sanostee, NM $104,992

Santa Fe, NM $108,147 Abiquiu, NM $105,188 Alcalde, NM $107,021 Amalia, NM $105,028 Arroyo Hondo, NM $104,881 Arroyo Seco, NM $105,002 Canjilon, NM $104,863 Canones, NM $105,819

Carson, NM $105,282 Cebolla, NM $104,925 Cerro, NM $104,956 Chama, NM $105,385 Chamisal, NM $106,737 Chimayo, NM $107,486 Cordova, NM $107,304 Costilla, NM $105,469

Taos Ski Valley, NM $104,669 Dixon, NM $106,635 Dulce, NM $105,383 El Prado, NM $105,095 El Rito, NM $105,576 Embudo, NM $106,087 Espanola, NM $107,356 Glorieta, NM $107,730

Hernandez, NM $106,358 Ilfeld, NM $106,736 La Madera, NM $105,391 Lamy, NM $107,319 Llano, NM $106,521 Los Alamos, NM $107,573 White Rock, NM $107,776 Medanales, NM $106,476

Ojo Caliente, NM $105,850 Los Ojos, NM $105,127 Pecos, NM $107,395 Penasco, NM $106,125 Petaca, NM $104,766 Questa, NM $105,067 Ranchos De Taos, NM $105,621 Red River, NM $104,767

Ribera, NM $105,441 Rowe, NM $106,836 San Cristobal, NM $104,764 San Jose, NM $106,573 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $107,094 Santa Cruz, NM $107,450 Serafina, NM $105,175 Taos, NM $105,034

Tererro, NM $107,738 Tesuque, NM $108,147 Tierra Amarilla, NM $105,034 Trampas, NM $106,038 Tres Piedras, NM $104,738 Truchas, NM $107,005 Vadito, NM $105,985 Valdez, NM $104,843

Vallecitos, NM $104,760 Velarde, NM $106,474 Villanueva, NM $105,238 Spaceport City, NM $103,092 Las Vegas, NM $104,345 Angel Fire, NM $104,653 Anton Chico, NM $104,164 Buena Vista, NM $105,121

Chacon, NM $105,195 Cimarron, NM $104,489 Cleveland, NM $105,941 Eagle Nest, NM $104,568 Guadalupita, NM $105,034 Holman, NM $105,671 La Loma, NM $103,989 Maxwell, NM $104,525

Miami, NM $104,299 Mills, NM $103,928 Montezuma, NM $106,479 Mora, NM $106,090 Mosquero, NM $103,838 Ocate, NM $104,413 Ojo Feliz, NM $104,687 Rainsville, NM $105,146

Raton, NM $104,788 Rociada, NM $106,533 Roy, NM $103,951 Sapello, NM $105,608 Solano, NM $103,824 Springer, NM $104,253 Ute Park, NM $104,538 Valmora, NM $104,257

Wagon Mound, NM $104,138 Watrous, NM $104,292 Socorro, NM $104,051 Aragon, NM $104,366 Datil, NM $103,935 Lemitar, NM $104,535 Luna, NM $104,551 Magdalena, NM $103,943

Pie Town, NM $104,290 Polvadera, NM $104,787 Quemado, NM $104,506 Reserve, NM $104,319 San Acacia, NM $104,960 San Antonio, NM $103,475 Truth Or Consequences, NM $103,454 Arrey, NM $103,436

Caballo, NM $103,507 Derry, NM $102,981 Elephant Butte, NM $103,722 Garfield, NM $102,682 Hatch, NM $101,037 Monticello, NM $103,448 Rincon, NM $100,455 Salem, NM $102,362

Williamsburg, NM $103,584 Winston, NM $103,523 Las Cruces, NM $99,140 White Sands Missile Range, NM $99,465 Santa Teresa, NM $100,189 Playas, NM $103,932 Animas, NM $104,187 Anthony, NM $100,164

Arenas Valley, NM $104,003 Bayard, NM $103,907 Berino, NM $99,710 Buckhorn, NM $104,014 Santa Clara, NM $104,089 Chamberino, NM $99,814 Cliff, NM $103,894 Columbus, NM $103,615

Deming, NM $103,639 Dona Ana, NM $99,144 Fairacres, NM $99,440 Faywood, NM $103,591 Fort Bayard, NM $103,989 Gila, NM $103,741 Glenwood, NM $103,822 Hachita, NM $103,615

Hanover, NM $103,637 Hillsboro, NM $103,425 Hurley, NM $103,837 La Mesa, NM $101,037 Lordsburg, NM $103,855 Mesilla, NM $99,143 Mesilla Park, NM $99,153 Mesquite, NM $99,238

Mimbres, NM $103,719 Mule Creek, NM $103,999 Organ, NM $99,204 Pinos Altos, NM $103,892 Radium Springs, NM $99,183 Redrock, NM $103,627 Rodeo, NM $104,319 San Miguel, NM $99,200

Silver City, NM $103,893 Sunland Park, NM $99,655 Tyrone, NM $104,201 Vado, NM $99,278 Chaparral, NM $100,530 Clovis, NM $103,694 Cannon Afb, NM $103,465 Broadview, NM $103,392

Causey, NM $103,214 Crossroads, NM $102,969 Dora, NM $103,459 Elida, NM $103,030 Floyd, NM $103,281 Fort Sumner, NM $103,197 Grady, NM $103,490 House, NM $103,408

Kenna, NM $103,031 Lingo, NM $103,207 Melrose, NM $103,425 Milnesand, NM $102,990 Pep, NM $103,131 Portales, NM $103,508 Rogers, NM $103,159 Saint Vrain, NM $103,491

Taiban, NM $103,162 Texico, NM $103,531 Yeso, NM $102,787 Roswell, NM $102,906 Artesia, NM $103,110 Caprock, NM $102,901 Carlsbad, NM $103,178 Dexter, NM $102,980

Eunice, NM $103,269 Hagerman, NM $103,031 Hobbs, NM $103,420 Hope, NM $102,654 Jal, NM $103,148 Lake Arthur, NM $102,861 Lakewood, NM $103,014 Loco Hills, NM $103,204

Loving, NM $103,151 Lovington, NM $103,321 Mcdonald, NM $103,039 Malaga, NM $103,051 Maljamar, NM $102,950 Monument, NM $103,193 Tatum, NM $103,106 Whites City, NM $103,278

Carrizozo, NM $102,419 Alamogordo, NM $102,093 Alto, NM $102,434 Bent, NM $102,112 Capitan, NM $102,196 Cloudcroft, NM $102,101 Corona, NM $102,864 Encino, NM $103,690

Fort Stanton, NM $102,239 Glencoe, NM $102,166 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $102,081 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $102,081 Hondo, NM $102,260 La Luz, NM $102,081 Lincoln, NM $101,962 Mayhill, NM $102,313

Mescalero, NM $102,127 Nogal, NM $102,565 Orogrande, NM $102,133 Picacho, NM $102,238 Pinon, NM $102,623 Ruidoso, NM $102,628 Ruidoso Downs, NM $102,489 Sacramento, NM $102,173

San Patricio, NM $102,294 Sunspot, NM $102,081 Timberon, NM $102,302 Tinnie, NM $102,179 Tularosa, NM $102,149 Vaughn, NM $103,273 Weed, NM $102,300 Tucumcari, NM $103,785

Amistad, NM $103,652 Bard, NM $103,486 Capulin, NM $104,657 Clayton, NM $103,853 Conchas Dam, NM $103,947 Cuervo, NM $103,447 Des Moines, NM $104,244 Folsom, NM $104,406

Garita, NM $103,748 Gladstone, NM $103,956 Grenville, NM $103,936 Logan, NM $103,782 Mcalister, NM $103,460 Nara Visa, NM $103,536 Newkirk, NM $103,650 Quay, NM $103,710

San Jon, NM $103,599 Santa Rosa, NM $103,710 Sedan, NM $103,746 Trementina, NM $103,742

Small Animal Surgeon Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Small Animal Surgeon roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Small Animal Surgeon positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Small Animal Surgeon as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Small Animal Surgeon

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$169,592	$82.0	60%
Healthcare	$148,393	$71.0	40%
MFG Durable	$127,194	$61.0	20%

Small Animal Surgeon Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Small Animal Surgeon'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.

$94,155

Average $105,995/year

$112,762

$7,846

Average $8,833/month

$9,397

$1,811

Average $2,038/week

$2,169

$45

Average $51/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,762	$9,397	$2,169	$54
Average	$105,995	$8,833	$2,038	$51
25th Percentile	$94,155	$7,846	$1,811	$45

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