Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $37,150 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $31,800
90th percentile $53,470
Employed locally 380
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,800
    25th
    $34,700
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $53,470

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 33% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,860
    Customer Service Representatives$34,520
    Office Clerks, General$35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Las Cruces, NM is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Las Cruces, NM is 16.8% below 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,800 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,700.