Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $44,700 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $57,010
Employed locally 1,900
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $38,740
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $49,720
    90th
    $57,010

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,750
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,510
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Santa Fe, NM $49,220
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,990
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,980

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.1% above the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,740.