How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in New Mexico?
$46,450a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in New Mexico. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,870Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $61,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $55,720 | $26.79 | |
| 90th | $61,820 | $29.72 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,170 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,950 |
| Farmington, NM | $45,860 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $41,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 24. Utah | $47,050 |
| 25. Nebraska | $46,760 |
| 26. Nevada | $46,570 |
| 27. New Mexico | $46,450 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $46,270 |
| 29. Ohio | $46,230 |
| 30. Michigan | $46,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $46,450 against $47,540 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $50,170 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.