Salary · Metro area · SOC 43-6013
Medical Secretary salary in Albuquerque, NM, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Albuquerque, NM was $47,310 a year, or $22.75 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $38,570 to $59,290. About 2,480 were employed.
Annual pay: Albuquerque vs New Mexico vs the US
| Measure | This metro | New Mexico | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $47,310 | $44,230 | $45,930 |
| Mean (average) | $46,680 | $44,940 | $46,800 |
| 10th percentile | $38,570 | $36,210 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $40,130 | $38,570 | $38,570 |
| 75th percentile | $51,110 | $49,150 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $59,290 | $57,790 | $60,530 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $22.75 |
| Mean (average) | $22.44 |
| 10th percentile | $18.54 |
| 25th percentile | $19.29 |
| 75th percentile | $24.57 |
| 90th percentile | $28.51 |
Employment: 2,480. 6.135 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.99.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a Medical Secretary make per hour in Albuquerque, NM?
The median hourly wage was $22.75 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $18.54 and the 90th was $28.51.
What is the average Medical Secretary salary in Albuquerque, NM?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $46,680 a year and a median of $47,310 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do medical secretaries and administrative assistants in Albuquerque, NM earn more than the New Mexico median?
The Albuquerque, NM median of $47,310 is 7% higher than the New Mexico median of $44,230 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 43-6013. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.