Medical Assistants Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $36,480 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $29,460
90th percentile $43,920
Employed locally 850
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,460
    25th
    $33,640
    50th (median)
    $36,480
    75th
    $40,810
    90th
    $43,920

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,870
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,780
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,720
    Nursing Assistants$34,460
    Dental Assistants$36,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,690
    Physical Therapist Aides$29,800
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Las Cruces, NM is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Las Cruces, NM is 17.5% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,460 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,640.