How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Santa Fe?
$50,170a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $24.12 an hour or $4,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.12
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $50,170Highest 10%: $75,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| 75th | $62,750 | $30.17 | |
| 90th | $75,940 | $36.51 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,950 |
| Farmington, NM | $45,860 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $41,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Fe, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $24.12 ($50,170 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $50,170 against $47,540 nationally, 6% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $46,450, so Santa Fe pays 8% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
60 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,940 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.