Medical Assistant Salary in New Mexico: $43,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, New Mexico

$43,000 / year

≈ $3,600 per month · $20.67 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Mexico · median $40,500

25th percentile
$38,500Average
$43,00075th percentile
$47,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Medical Assistant salary by state

Alabama$38,000

Alaska$58,500

Arizona$47,500

Arkansas$40,500

California$57,000

Colorado$51,000

Connecticut$50,500

Delaware$46,000

District of Columbia$57,000

Florida$45,000

Georgia$44,000

Hawaii$51,500

Idaho$46,000

Illinois$47,500

Indiana$46,000

Iowa$46,500

Kansas$43,000

Kentucky$42,500

Louisiana$37,500

Maine$50,500

Maryland$48,000

Massachusetts$53,500

Michigan$43,000

Minnesota$53,500

Mississippi$37,500

Missouri$43,500

Montana$48,000

Nebraska$49,500

Nevada$45,500

New Hampshire$51,000

New Jersey$49,000

New Mexico$43,000

New York$50,500

North Carolina$45,500

North Dakota$48,500

Ohio$44,000

Oklahoma$42,000

Oregon$54,000

Pennsylvania$45,000

Rhode Island$49,000

South Carolina$44,000

South Dakota$43,500

Tennessee$43,000

Texas$42,500

Utah$46,500

Vermont$50,000

Virginia$45,500

Washington$60,500

West Virginia$39,500

Wisconsin$51,000

Wyoming$44,000

About this role

Medical Assistant is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Medical Assistants do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

Top skills: Social Perceptiveness Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Service Orientation

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Medical Assistant pay by experience level

Entry level$37,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$40,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$47,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$51,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$61,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+12.5%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

112,300

projected openings per year

Growing faster than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Medical Assistant salary by industry

Ambulatory Health Care Services

613,220 workers

$47,500

Offices of Physicians

452,150 workers

$46,500

Hospitals

139,070 workers

$49,500

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

133,400 workers

$49,500

Hospitals, Privately Owned

113,640 workers

$49,500

Outpatient Care Centers

85,840 workers

$55,000

Offices of Other Health Practitioners

63,000 workers

$42,000

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

18,820 workers

$44,500

Hospitals, Local Government Owned

18,220 workers

$48,500

Administrative and Support Services

15,060 workers

$48,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Medical Assistant pays 5% below the average across 19 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $50,000).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Support

Psychiatric Aide$47,500

Phlebotomist$47,000

Occupational Therapy Aide$45,500

Nursing Assistant$44,000

Dental Assistant$52,000

Medical Equipment Preparer$52,500

Medical Transcriptionist$43,000

Orderly$42,000

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,500

Physical Therapist Aide$37,500

Careers related to Medical Assistant

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,500

Surgical Assistant$75,000

Ophthalmic Medical Technician$48,500

Registered Nurse$105,000

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$79,500

Physical Therapist Aide$37,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Medical Assistant make?

The average base salary for a Medical Assistant in the United States is $47,500 per year, or about $22.84 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $40,000 and $51,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?

The Healthcare Support job family averages $50,000 across 19 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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