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Carlsbad, New Mexico
$2,623/wk/
36 hrs/week
Grants, New Mexico
$2,506/wk/
36 hrs/week
Belen, New Mexico
$2,466/wk/
36 hrs/week
New Mexico is currently NOT in the NLC (recently withdrew; re-entering legislation pending). Separate license required. Remote desert facility premiums and federal employer (NMCD corrections) demand drive pay.
Cost: $110 + $44 fingerprint (non-compact — NM withdrew from NLC; re-entering legislation pending)
Timeline: 4–8 weeks via NM Board of Nursing
Occupational therapists in New Mexico earn an average of $2,532 per week. Pay ranges from $2,466 to $2,623 per week depending on specialty, experience, and facility type. CatSol Healthcare Staffing offers transparent pay rates with no hidden fees.
The top cities for occupational therapist jobs in New Mexico include Carlsbad, Grants, Belen. These cities offer the most job opportunities with competitive pay rates. Carlsbad leads with 1 open positions.
To work as a occupational therapist in New Mexico, you need an active nursing license valid in NM. New Mexico is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which means nurses with a compact license from their home state can practice in New Mexico without obtaining an additional license.
CatSol currently has 3+ occupational therapist positions available in New Mexico. Our job listings are updated daily, and new positions are added regularly. Popular specialties include OT Acute Care, OT Inpatient Rehab, OT SNF.
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