Medical Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $46,740 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $52,710
Employed locally 420
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $38,890
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $48,790
    90th
    $52,710

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Assistants salary is 37% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,540
    Nursing Assistants$41,510
    Dental Assistants$45,260
    Massage Therapists$33,630
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,710
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.7% above 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,890.