verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Assistant Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$39,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.86/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
5,400
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,543 #44 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in New Mexico, explained

Medical assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $39,230 per year ($18.86 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $34,600, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $47,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $39,230 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $39,230 is worth about $42,543 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #44 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,600
$16.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,230
$18.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,850
$23.00/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $39,230 $42,543
Colorado $48,400 $46,967 −$9,170
Arizona $45,940 $45,631 −$6,710
Utah $45,360 $45,881 −$6,130
Texas $39,520 $40,718 −$290
Oklahoma $38,750 $44,113 +$480

Medical Assistant in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in New Mexico?

Medical assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $39,230 per year ($18.86 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay medical assistants well?

At $39,230, New Mexico pays 14% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 5,400 work in the state.

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