Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $49,220 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 350
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $50,530
    90th
    $60,670

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,990
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,700

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,600
    Customer Service Representatives$40,430
    Office Clerks, General$36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 10.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.