Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $39,230 | $44,846 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.86 | $21.56 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $42,549.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Medical Assistant in New Mexico is $39,230, or about $18.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Medical Assistants is $44,846. New Mexico is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level medical assistants in New Mexico typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,400 medical assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $39,230, New Mexico offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.