As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lead Medical Technologist in New Mexico is $91,505, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,760 weekly, or $7,625 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lead Medical Technologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Lead Medical Technologist in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $79,025 to $107,232. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,973) and 75th percentile ($99,737), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,232 per year. This $14,764 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hematology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Lead Medical Technologist often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 43 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Lead Medical Technologist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lead Medical Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $79,025 NM September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $84,973 NM September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $91,505 NM September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $99,737 NM September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lead Medical Technologist Salary $107,232 NM September 01, 2026
25% $84,973 10% $79,025 90% $107,232 75% $99,737 $91,505 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A Medical Technologist (also known as Medical laboratory scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist) is an allied health professional that analyzes and tests body fluids and tissues. This includes blood, urine, CSF, synovial fluid, all types of tissue samples, and almost any type of sample removed from a patient for testing. They are responsible for operating and maintaining complex analyzers that are used in a laboratory and ensuring the laboratory results of each patient are accurate and timely. A medical technologist typically holds a bachelor's degree and ha...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $84,775 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $89,482 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $86,849 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $91,531 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $91,041 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $91,128 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $87,139 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $89,346 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $88,175 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $89,026 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Lead Medical Technologist


    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Chief Medical Technologist

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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