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Administrative Assistant Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$22.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,473/year ($3,206/month) for a single filer
Administrative Assistant pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,430 Administrative Assistant jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 43-6014, “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Administrative Assistant salary of $46,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,473 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $46,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,394 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,553 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,030 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,473 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,206 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Administrative Assistant make in New Mexico?
- The median Administrative Assistant salary in New Mexico is $46,450 per year ($22.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,200 and $55,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Administrative Assistant in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $46,450, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $38,473 per year ($3,206 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 25,430 Administrative Assistant jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.