Medical Assistant salary in New Mexico
What medical assistants earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,230$18.86 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$37,240 – $45,970Top 10%: $47,850+
Jobs5,4001.18× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,200 | $18.84 | 2,570 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $39,240 | $18.86 | 960 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,650 | $18.10 | 720 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $40,200 | $19.33 | 420 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,440 | $18.00 | 360 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $45,970 | $22.10 | 320 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Michigan · $39,870 Tennessee · $39,570 Texas · $39,520 Kansas · $39,510 Kentucky · $39,270 Oklahoma · $38,750
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940 Medical Records Specialists · $57,470
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in New Mexico?
Medical Assistants in New Mexico earned a median of $39,230 a year ($18.86 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $37,240 to $45,970.
Where in New Mexico do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $45,970.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.