Medical Assistants Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Medical Assistants in New Mexico earn a median salary of $39,645 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.3% vs the national median of $44,200. An estimated 6,240 medical assistants are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $36,360 to $46,740 depending on location.
$39,645
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$46,740
Highest paying metro
$36,360
Lowest paying metro
6,240
Employed in New Mexico
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Medical Assistants salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,740 | $38,890 | $48,790 | 420 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $41,420 | $37,560 | $45,350 | 3,170 |
| Northern New Mexico | $39,000 | $36,410 | $44,260 | 450 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $37,870 | $35,190 | $43,100 | 970 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,480 | $33,640 | $40,810 | 850 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,360 | $36,280 | $43,220 | 380 |