What are the main factors that influence an Admin Assistant & Reception's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Admin Assistant & Reception?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Admin Assistant & Reception roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Admin Assistant & Reception's salary?

An Admin Assistant & Reception's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,185 for beginners, reaching about $44,513 at mid-level, and approach $45,922 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Admin Assistant & Reception?

Admin Assistant & Reception salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admin Assistant & Reception roles are District of Columbia $53,024, California $52,823, Massachusetts $52,119. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admin Assistant & Reception roles make?

Salaries for Admin Assistant & Reception level roles vary by specialization: Legal Admin Assistant: $68,425; Merchandise Admin Assistant: $54,391; Admin Assistant III: $52,839; Operations Admin Assistant: $51,728; Assistant Manager Guest Reception: $51,687.

Admin Assistant & Reception Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Admin Assistant & Reception make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admin Assistant & Reception in New Mexico is $44,356 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Admin Assistant & Reception's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,124
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,963 to $49,992
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,873

10% $37,873

50% (Median) $44,356

90% $55,124

Admin Assistant & Reception Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,992	$4,166	$961	$24
Average	$44,356	$3,696	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$40,963	$3,414	$788	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Admin Assistant & Reception Salaries

An Admin Assistant & Reception's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Admin Assistant & Reception Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admin Assistant & Reception's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,185
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,729
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,513
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,765
Expert (over 8 years): $45,922

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Admin Assistant & Reception	less than 1 year	$42,185
Early Career Level Admin Assistant & Reception	1-2 years	$42,729
Mid-Level Level Admin Assistant & Reception	2-4 years	$44,513
Senior-Level Level Admin Assistant & Reception	5-8 years	$45,765
Expert Level Admin Assistant & Reception	over 8 years	$45,922

How Do Admin Assistant & Reception Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Admin Assistant & Receptions. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,024.
California: $52,823.
Massachusetts: $52,119.

District of Columbia $53,024 California $52,823 Massachusetts $52,119 Washington $51,928 New Jersey $51,908 Alaska $51,841 Connecticut $51,180 New York $50,912

Hawaii $50,055 Rhode Island $49,653 Maryland $49,380 Minnesota $49,006 Colorado $48,863 Illinois $48,815 Oregon $48,633 Delaware $48,499

New Hampshire $48,414 Virginia $48,226 Pennsylvania $47,675 Nevada $47,397 North Dakota $47,306 Michigan $47,162 Wisconsin $47,110 Vermont $47,004

Texas $46,712 Maine $46,693 Arizona $46,664 Ohio $46,631 Georgia $46,190 Indiana $45,970 Wyoming $45,927 Utah $45,860

Iowa $45,831 Kansas $45,601 Louisiana $45,534 North Carolina $45,510 Missouri $45,501 Florida $45,314 Montana $45,213 Nebraska $45,118

Kentucky $45,065 South Carolina $44,873 Tennessee $44,754 Idaho $44,706 New Mexico $44,356 Oklahoma $44,279 Alabama $43,997 South Dakota $43,523

Arkansas $43,264 West Virginia $43,125 Mississippi $42,709

Top Paying Cities for Admin Assistant & Reception

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $44,828
Belen: $44,579
Bernalillo: $44,908

Algodones, NM $44,828

Belen, NM $44,579

Bernalillo, NM $44,908

Bluewater, NM $43,965

Bosque, NM $44,251

Casa Blanca, NM $44,351

Cedar Crest, NM $44,945

Cedarvale, NM $43,183

Cerrillos, NM $44,861

Claunch, NM $43,023

Coyote, NM $44,200

Cuba, NM $44,129

Cubero, NM $44,449

Edgewood, NM $44,744

Estancia, NM $44,211

Gallina, NM $43,969

Counselor, NM $43,996

Grants, NM $43,915

Milan, NM $44,090

Isleta, NM $44,985

Jarales, NM $44,536

Jemez Pueblo, NM $44,613

Jemez Springs, NM $44,475

Laguna, NM $44,667

La Jara, NM $44,080

La Joya, NM $43,978

Lindrith, NM $43,925

Los Lunas, NM $44,815

Mcintosh, NM $44,454

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $44,158

Moriarty, NM $44,305

Mountainair, NM $43,827

Nageezi, NM $43,938

New Laguna, NM $44,428

Paguate, NM $44,458

Pena Blanca, NM $44,955

Peralta, NM $44,886

Placitas, NM $44,909

Ponderosa, NM $44,556

Prewitt, NM $43,951

Regina, NM $43,982

Sandia Park, NM $44,832

Corrales, NM $45,001

San Fidel, NM $44,188

San Rafael, NM $44,000

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $44,833

San Ysidro, NM $44,772

Stanley, NM $44,299

Tijeras, NM $44,838

Tome, NM $44,755

Torreon, NM $44,606

Veguita, NM $44,248

Willard, NM $43,748

Youngsville, NM $44,212

Bosque Farms, NM $44,968

Clines Corners, NM $44,031

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $44,867

Cochiti Lake, NM $44,925

Albuquerque, NM $45,027

Kirtland Afb, NM $45,027

Rio Rancho, NM $44,953

Gallup, NM $44,015

Brimhall, NM $43,891

Church Rock, NM $43,911

Continental Divide, NM $43,880

Crownpoint, NM $43,916

Fence Lake, NM $43,721

Fort Wingate, NM $43,896

Gamerco, NM $43,970

Mentmore, NM $43,902

Mexican Springs, NM $43,896

Ramah, NM $43,816

Rehoboth, NM $43,926

Thoreau, NM $43,928

Tohatchi, NM $43,888

Vanderwagen, NM $43,896

Zuni, NM $43,886

Navajo, NM $43,946

Jamestown, NM $43,836

Pinehill, NM $43,782

Sheep Springs, NM $43,935

Smith Lake, NM $44,099

Yatahey, NM $43,919

Farmington, NM $44,131

Aztec, NM $44,212

Blanco, NM $44,006

Bloomfield, NM $43,953

Flora Vista, NM $44,176

Fruitland, NM $43,900

Kirtland, NM $44,176

La Plata, NM $44,192

Navajo Dam, NM $44,173

Shiprock, NM $44,111

Waterflow, NM $44,089

Newcomb, NM $43,908

Sanostee, NM $43,936

Santa Fe, NM $45,256

Abiquiu, NM $44,018

Alcalde, NM $44,785

Amalia, NM $43,951

Arroyo Hondo, NM $43,890

Arroyo Seco, NM $43,940

Canjilon, NM $43,882

Canones, NM $44,282

Carson, NM $44,058

Cebolla, NM $43,908

Cerro, NM $43,921

Chama, NM $44,101

Chamisal, NM $44,666

Chimayo, NM $44,980

Cordova, NM $44,904

Costilla, NM $44,136

Taos Ski Valley, NM $43,801

Dixon, NM $44,624

Dulce, NM $44,100

El Prado, NM $43,979

El Rito, NM $44,181

Embudo, NM $44,394

Espanola, NM $44,926

Glorieta, NM $45,082

Hernandez, NM $44,508

Ilfeld, NM $44,666

La Madera, NM $44,103

Lamy, NM $44,910

Llano, NM $44,576

Los Alamos, NM $45,016

White Rock, NM $45,101

Medanales, NM $44,557

Ojo Caliente, NM $44,295

Los Ojos, NM $43,993

Pecos, NM $44,942

Penasco, NM $44,410

Petaca, NM $43,842

Questa, NM $43,968

Ranchos De Taos, NM $44,199

Red River, NM $43,842

Ribera, NM $44,124

Rowe, NM $44,708

San Cristobal, NM $43,841

San Jose, NM $44,598

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $44,816

Santa Cruz, NM $44,965

Serafina, NM $44,013

Taos, NM $43,954

Tererro, NM $45,085

Tesuque, NM $45,256

Tierra Amarilla, NM $43,954

Trampas, NM $44,374

Tres Piedras, NM $43,830

Truchas, NM $44,778

Vadito, NM $44,352

Valdez, NM $43,874

Vallecitos, NM $43,839

Velarde, NM $44,556

Villanueva, NM $44,039

Spaceport City, NM $43,141

Las Vegas, NM $43,666

Angel Fire, NM $43,794

Anton Chico, NM $43,590

Buena Vista, NM $43,990

Chacon, NM $44,021

Cimarron, NM $43,726

Cleveland, NM $44,334

Eagle Nest, NM $43,759

Guadalupita, NM $43,954

Holman, NM $44,221

La Loma, NM $43,517

Maxwell, NM $43,741

Miami, NM $43,646

Mills, NM $43,491

Montezuma, NM $44,559

Mora, NM $44,396

Mosquero, NM $43,453

Ocate, NM $43,694

Ojo Feliz, NM $43,809

Rainsville, NM $44,001

Raton, NM $43,851

Rociada, NM $44,581

Roy, NM $43,501

Sapello, NM $44,194

Solano, NM $43,448

Springer, NM $43,627

Ute Park, NM $43,746

Valmora, NM $43,629

Wagon Mound, NM $43,579

Watrous, NM $43,643

Socorro, NM $43,542

Aragon, NM $43,674

Datil, NM $43,494

Lemitar, NM $43,745

Luna, NM $43,752

Magdalena, NM $43,497

Pie Town, NM $43,643

Polvadera, NM $43,850

Quemado, NM $43,733

Reserve, NM $43,654

San Acacia, NM $43,923

San Antonio, NM $43,302

Truth Or Consequences, NM $43,292

Arrey, NM $43,285

Caballo, NM $43,315

Derry, NM $43,095

Elephant Butte, NM $43,405

Garfield, NM $42,970

Hatch, NM $42,281

Monticello, NM $43,290

Rincon, NM $42,038

Salem, NM $42,836

Williamsburg, NM $43,347

Winston, NM $43,322

Las Cruces, NM $41,487

White Sands Missile Range, NM $41,623

Santa Teresa, NM $41,926

Playas, NM $43,493

Animas, NM $43,599

Anthony, NM $41,916

Arenas Valley, NM $43,522

Bayard, NM $43,482

Berino, NM $41,726

Buckhorn, NM $43,527

Santa Clara, NM $43,558

Chamberino, NM $41,770

Cliff, NM $43,477

Columbus, NM $43,360

Deming, NM $43,370

Dona Ana, NM $41,489

Fairacres, NM $41,613

Faywood, NM $43,350

Fort Bayard, NM $43,517

Gila, NM $43,413

Glenwood, NM $43,447

Hachita, NM $43,360

Hanover, NM $43,369

Hillsboro, NM $43,280

Hurley, NM $43,453

La Mesa, NM $42,281

Lordsburg, NM $43,461

Mesilla, NM $41,488

Mesilla Park, NM $41,493

Mesquite, NM $41,528

Mimbres, NM $43,404

Mule Creek, NM $43,521

Organ, NM $41,514

Pinos Altos, NM $43,476

Radium Springs, NM $41,505

Redrock, NM $43,365

Rodeo, NM $43,654

San Miguel, NM $41,512

Silver City, NM $43,476

Sunland Park, NM $41,703

Tyrone, NM $43,605

Vado, NM $41,545

Chaparral, NM $42,069

Clovis, NM $43,393

Cannon Afb, NM $43,297

Broadview, NM $43,267

Causey, NM $43,192

Crossroads, NM $43,090

Dora, NM $43,295

Elida, NM $43,115

Floyd, NM $43,220

Fort Sumner, NM $43,185

Grady, NM $43,308

House, NM $43,273

Kenna, NM $43,116

Lingo, NM $43,189

Melrose, NM $43,280

Milnesand, NM $43,098

Pep, NM $43,157

Portales, NM $43,315

Rogers, NM $43,169

Saint Vrain, NM $43,308

Taiban, NM $43,170

Texico, NM $43,325

Yeso, NM $43,014

Roswell, NM $43,064

Artesia, NM $43,149

Caprock, NM $43,061

Carlsbad, NM $43,177

Dexter, NM $43,094

Eunice, NM $43,215

Hagerman, NM $43,116

Hobbs, NM $43,279

Hope, NM $42,958

Jal, NM $43,165

Lake Arthur, NM $43,044

Lakewood, NM $43,109

Loco Hills, NM $43,188

Loving, NM $43,166

Lovington, NM $43,237

Mcdonald, NM $43,119

Malaga, NM $43,124

Maljamar, NM $43,082

Monument, NM $43,183

Tatum, NM $43,147

Whites City, NM $43,219

Carrizozo, NM $42,860

Alamogordo, NM $42,723

Alto, NM $42,866

Bent, NM $42,731

Capitan, NM $42,766

Cloudcroft, NM $42,726

Corona, NM $43,046

Encino, NM $43,392

Fort Stanton, NM $42,784

Glencoe, NM $42,754

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $42,718

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $42,718

Hondo, NM $42,793

La Luz, NM $42,718

Lincoln, NM $42,668

Mayhill, NM $42,815

Mescalero, NM $42,737

Nogal, NM $42,921

Orogrande, NM $42,740

Picacho, NM $42,784

Pinon, NM $42,945

Ruidoso, NM $42,947

Ruidoso Downs, NM $42,889

Sacramento, NM $42,757

San Patricio, NM $42,807

Sunspot, NM $42,718

Timberon, NM $42,811

Tinnie, NM $42,759

Tularosa, NM $42,746

Vaughn, NM $43,217

Weed, NM $42,810

Tucumcari, NM $43,431

Amistad, NM $43,375

Bard, NM $43,306

Capulin, NM $43,796

Clayton, NM $43,460

Conchas Dam, NM $43,499

Cuervo, NM $43,290

Des Moines, NM $43,623

Folsom, NM $43,691

Garita, NM $43,416

Gladstone, NM $43,503

Grenville, NM $43,495

Logan, NM $43,430

Mcalister, NM $43,295

Nara Visa, NM $43,327

Newkirk, NM $43,375

Quay, NM $43,400

San Jon, NM $43,353

Santa Rosa, NM $43,400

Sedan, NM $43,415

Trementina, NM $43,413

Admin Assistant & Reception Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Admin Assistant & Reception roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Admin Assistant & Reception positions in Internet or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Admin Assistant & Reception as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Admin Assistant & Reception

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$55,445	$27.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$53,227	$26.0	20%
Chemicals	$53,227	$26.0	20%
Insurance	$51,010	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$48,792	$23.0	10%

Admin Assistant & Reception Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admin Assistant & Reception's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$40,963

Average $44,356/year

$49,992

$3,414

Average $3,696/month

$4,166

$788

Average $853/week

$961

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,992	$4,166	$961	$24
Average	$44,356	$3,696	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$40,963	$3,414	$788	$20

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