How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Albuquerque?
$46,950a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 11,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,950Median: $46,950Highest 10%: $61,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| Median | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $56,660 | $27.24 | |
| 90th | $61,820 | $29.72 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,170 |
| Farmington, NM | $45,860 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $41,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $22.57 ($46,950 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $46,950 against $47,540 nationally, 1% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $46,450, so Albuquerque pays 1% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
147 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,820 or more.
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.