How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Las Cruces?
$41,030a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $19.73 an hour or $3,419 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.73
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 303 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $41,030Highest 10%: $56,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| Median | $41,030 | $19.73 | |
| 75th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| 90th | $56,190 | $27.01 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,170 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,950 |
| Farmington, NM | $45,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $19.73 ($41,030 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $41,030 against $47,540 nationally, 14% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $46,450, so Las Cruces pays 12% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
303 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,190 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.