How much does a medical assistant make in New Mexico?
$39,230a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in New Mexico. That is $18.86 an hour or $3,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.86
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,600Median: $39,230Highest 10%: $47,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,600 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $39,230 | $18.86 | |
| 75th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 90th | $47,850 | $23.00 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $45,970 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,200 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,650 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 42. Texas | $39,520 |
| 43. Kansas | $39,510 |
| 44. Kentucky | $39,270 |
| 45. New Mexico | $39,230 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $38,750 |
| 47. Arkansas | $37,760 |
| 48. West Virginia | $37,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.86 ($39,230 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $39,230 against $45,690 nationally, 14% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for medical assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays medical assistants the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $45,970 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.