Medical Assistants pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for medical assistants is $18.86 an hour ($39,230 a year). About 5,400 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). New Mexico ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.63 | $34,600 |
| 25% of workers | $17.90 | $37,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.86 | $39,230 |
| 75% of workers | $22.10 | $45,970 |
| 90% of workers | $23.01 | $47,850 |
Medical Assistants pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $45,970 | 320 |
| Albuquerque | $39,200 | 2,570 |
| Las Cruces | $37,650 | 720 |
| Farmington | $37,440 | 360 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,340 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,390 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $59,330 |
| Dental Assistants | $44,400 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $57,470 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $44,260 |
| Phlebotomists | $42,910 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,500 |
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