Medical Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #42 of 51 · NM
10% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,490 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,230
Employment 5,400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,600P25 $37,240 Median $39,230P75 $45,970P90 $47,850
About 80% of medical assistantss in New Mexico earn between $34,600 and $47,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical assistants salary in New Mexico is $41,490, about 10% below the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $45,970 | $45,900 | 320 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $40,200 | $42,920 | 420 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $39,240 | $40,550 | 960 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,200 | $42,100 | 2,570 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,650 | $38,750 | 720 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,440 | $39,380 | 360 |