Medical Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Medical Assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $39,230 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,400
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,600; the top 10% earn over $47,850. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Medical Assistants pay in New Mexico
How much do medical assistants make in New Mexico?
The median is $39,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,600 and the top 10% earn over $47,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.