Medical Assistant salary in New Mexico
Medical Assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $18.75 per hour, about $39,000 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $17.53 and $21.50 per hour. The highest median among New Mexico metro areas is in Santa Fe, NM, at $22.47 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.75median pay per hour
- $39,000median pay per year
- 6,320medical assistants employed in New Mexico
- #39of 50 states by median pay
Medical Assistant pay in New Mexico: percentiles
| Level | New Mexico per hour | New Mexico per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.94 | $33,160 | $16.84 |
| Lower quartile | $17.53 | $36,460 | $18.08 |
| Median | $18.75 | $39,000 | $21.25 |
| Upper quartile | $21.50 | $44,720 | $23.15 |
| Top 10% | $24.14 | $50,210 | $27.80 |
Medical Assistant pay by metro area in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Mexico median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $22.47 | $46,740 | 420 | 20% above | $22.75 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $19.91 | $41,420 | 3,170 | 6% above | $20.84 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $17.54 | $36,480 | 850 | 6% below | $19.44 |
| Farmington, NM | $17.48 | $36,360 | 380 | 7% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Medical Assistant pay in states next to New Mexico
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Common questions
How much does a medical assistant make in New Mexico?
The median is $18.75 per hour, about $39,000 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.94 and the top 10% earn over $24.14 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Mexico city pays medical assistants the most?
Among New Mexico metro areas, Santa Fe, NM has the highest median at $22.47 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Mexico rank for medical assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 39th of 50 states by median medical assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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