Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #19 of 51 · NM

6.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,010 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $73,890
Employment 2,800

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $52,000P25 $64,870 Median $73,890P75 $82,840P90 $92,710

About 80% of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantss in New Mexico earn between $52,000 and $92,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$74,010
U.S. average
$79,140

The mean executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in New Mexico is $74,010, about 6.5% below the U.S. average ($79,140). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Santa Fe, NM $81,410 $79,790 600
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $76,340 $74,890 270
Albuquerque, NM $73,160 $74,340 1,160
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $72,650 $71,740 340
Farmington, NM $68,590 $66,920 100
Las Cruces, NM $64,870 $66,020 280

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in New Mexico?

The median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary in New Mexico is $73,890 per year (mean $74,010), and about 80% earn between $52,000 and $92,710.

How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make per hour in New Mexico?

Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,010 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Mexico a high-paying state for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?

New Mexico ranks #19 of 51 states for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $74,010 is about 6.5% below the U.S. average of $79,140.

Which metro areas in New Mexico pay executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants are Santa Fe, NM ($81,410), Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($76,340), Albuquerque, NM ($73,160), by median annual wage.

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