Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $45,100 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 10,860
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $37,520
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $51,160
    90th
    $60,410

    Albuquerque economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Nearby metros — Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $52,840
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $52,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,390
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,380
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $50,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $50,060

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Albuquerque, NM is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.6% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,520.