What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant/Clerk'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 Administrative Assistant/Clerk?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant/Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant/Clerk's salary?

An Administrative Assistant/Clerk's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,512 for beginners, reaching about $48,470 at mid-level, and approach $52,762 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant/Clerk?

Administrative Assistant/Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant/Clerk roles are District of Columbia $59,201, California $58,976, Massachusetts $58,190. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant/Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant/Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Chief Administrative Officer: $310,981; Administrative Lawyer: $167,430; Administrative Director: $162,796; Administrative Manager: $132,196; Administrative Specialist: $56,423.

Administrative Assistant/Clerk Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Clerk make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Clerk in New Mexico is $49,523 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Administrative Assistant/Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,660
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,703 to $55,352
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,315

10% $40,315

50% (Median) $49,523

90% $60,660

Administrative Assistant/Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,352	$4,613	$1,064	$27
Average	$49,523	$4,127	$952	$24
25th Percentile	$44,703	$3,725	$860	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Clerk Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Clerk'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 Administrative Assistant/Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Clerk'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): $45,512
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,880
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,470
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,385
Expert (over 8 years): $52,762

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Assistant/Clerk	less than 1 year	$45,512
Early Career Level Administrative Assistant/Clerk	1-2 years	$45,880
Mid-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Clerk	2-4 years	$48,470
Senior-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Clerk	5-8 years	$51,385
Expert Level Administrative Assistant/Clerk	over 8 years	$52,762

How Do Administrative Assistant/Clerk 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 Administrative Assistant/Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,201.
California: $58,976.
Massachusetts: $58,190.

District of Columbia $59,201 California $58,976 Massachusetts $58,190 Washington $57,976 New Jersey $57,955 Alaska $57,880 Connecticut $57,142 New York $56,843

Hawaii $55,886 Rhode Island $55,437 Maryland $55,132 Minnesota $54,715 Colorado $54,554 Illinois $54,501 Oregon $54,298 Delaware $54,148

New Hampshire $54,054 Virginia $53,843 Pennsylvania $53,228 Nevada $52,918 North Dakota $52,817 Michigan $52,656 Wisconsin $52,597 Vermont $52,480

Texas $52,154 Maine $52,132 Arizona $52,100 Ohio $52,063 Georgia $51,571 Indiana $51,325 Wyoming $51,277 Utah $51,202

Iowa $51,170 Kansas $50,913 Louisiana $50,838 North Carolina $50,812 Missouri $50,801 Florida $50,592 Montana $50,480 Nebraska $50,373

Kentucky $50,314 South Carolina $50,100 Tennessee $49,967 Idaho $49,913 New Mexico $49,523 Oklahoma $49,437 Alabama $49,122 South Dakota $48,593

Arkansas $48,304 West Virginia $48,149 Mississippi $47,684

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Clerk

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: $50,050
Belen: $49,772
Bernalillo: $50,139

Algodones, NM $50,050

Belen, NM $49,772

Bernalillo, NM $50,139

Bluewater, NM $49,086

Bosque, NM $49,406

Casa Blanca, NM $49,518

Cedar Crest, NM $50,181

Cedarvale, NM $48,213

Cerrillos, NM $50,087

Claunch, NM $48,034

Coyote, NM $49,349

Cuba, NM $49,270

Cubero, NM $49,627

Edgewood, NM $49,957

Estancia, NM $49,361

Gallina, NM $49,090

Counselor, NM $49,121

Grants, NM $49,030

Milan, NM $49,226

Isleta, NM $50,225

Jarales, NM $49,723

Jemez Pueblo, NM $49,810

Jemez Springs, NM $49,656

Laguna, NM $49,870

La Jara, NM $49,214

La Joya, NM $49,101

Lindrith, NM $49,041

Los Lunas, NM $50,035

Mcintosh, NM $49,633

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $49,302

Moriarty, NM $49,466

Mountainair, NM $48,932

Nageezi, NM $49,056

New Laguna, NM $49,603

Paguate, NM $49,637

Pena Blanca, NM $50,191

Peralta, NM $50,114

Placitas, NM $50,140

Ponderosa, NM $49,746

Prewitt, NM $49,071

Regina, NM $49,105

Sandia Park, NM $50,054

Corrales, NM $50,243

San Fidel, NM $49,336

San Rafael, NM $49,126

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $50,055

San Ysidro, NM $49,988

Stanley, NM $49,459

Tijeras, NM $50,061

Tome, NM $49,968

Torreon, NM $49,802

Veguita, NM $49,402

Willard, NM $48,844

Youngsville, NM $49,363

Bosque Farms, NM $50,206

Clines Corners, NM $49,160

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $50,093

Cochiti Lake, NM $50,158

Albuquerque, NM $50,272

Kirtland Afb, NM $50,272

Rio Rancho, NM $50,189

Gallup, NM $49,142

Brimhall, NM $49,003

Church Rock, NM $49,026

Continental Divide, NM $48,992

Crownpoint, NM $49,032

Fence Lake, NM $48,813

Fort Wingate, NM $49,009

Gamerco, NM $49,091

Mentmore, NM $49,016

Mexican Springs, NM $49,010

Ramah, NM $48,920

Rehoboth, NM $49,042

Thoreau, NM $49,045

Tohatchi, NM $49,000

Vanderwagen, NM $49,010

Zuni, NM $48,998

Navajo, NM $49,065

Jamestown, NM $48,943

Pinehill, NM $48,882

Sheep Springs, NM $49,053

Smith Lake, NM $49,236

Yatahey, NM $49,035

Farmington, NM $49,271

Aztec, NM $49,362

Blanco, NM $49,132

Bloomfield, NM $49,073

Flora Vista, NM $49,322

Fruitland, NM $49,013

Kirtland, NM $49,322

La Plata, NM $49,340

Navajo Dam, NM $49,318

Shiprock, NM $49,250

Waterflow, NM $49,225

Newcomb, NM $49,023

Sanostee, NM $49,054

Santa Fe, NM $50,528

Abiquiu, NM $49,146

Alcalde, NM $50,002

Amalia, NM $49,071

Arroyo Hondo, NM $49,002

Arroyo Seco, NM $49,059

Canjilon, NM $48,994

Canones, NM $49,441

Carson, NM $49,190

Cebolla, NM $49,023

Cerro, NM $49,037

Chama, NM $49,238

Chamisal, NM $49,869

Chimayo, NM $50,220

Cordova, NM $50,135

Costilla, NM $49,277

Taos Ski Valley, NM $48,903

Dixon, NM $49,822

Dulce, NM $49,237

El Prado, NM $49,102

El Rito, NM $49,327

Embudo, NM $49,566

Espanola, NM $50,159

Glorieta, NM $50,334

Hernandez, NM $49,692

Ilfeld, NM $49,869

La Madera, NM $49,241

Lamy, NM $50,142

Llano, NM $49,768

Los Alamos, NM $50,260

White Rock, NM $50,355

Medanales, NM $49,748

Ojo Caliente, NM $49,455

Los Ojos, NM $49,117

Pecos, NM $50,177

Penasco, NM $49,583

Petaca, NM $48,949

Questa, NM $49,089

Ranchos De Taos, NM $49,348

Red River, NM $48,949

Ribera, NM $49,264

Rowe, NM $49,916

San Cristobal, NM $48,948

San Jose, NM $49,793

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $50,036

Santa Cruz, NM $50,203

Serafina, NM $49,140

Taos, NM $49,074

Tererro, NM $50,337

Tesuque, NM $50,528

Tierra Amarilla, NM $49,074

Trampas, NM $49,543

Tres Piedras, NM $48,935

Truchas, NM $49,995

Vadito, NM $49,518

Valdez, NM $48,985

Vallecitos, NM $48,946

Velarde, NM $49,746

Villanueva, NM $49,169

Spaceport City, NM $48,166

Las Vegas, NM $48,752

Angel Fire, NM $48,896

Anton Chico, NM $48,667

Buena Vista, NM $49,114

Chacon, NM $49,149

Cimarron, NM $48,819

Cleveland, NM $49,498

Eagle Nest, NM $48,856

Guadalupita, NM $49,074

Holman, NM $49,372

La Loma, NM $48,586

Maxwell, NM $48,836

Miami, NM $48,731

Mills, NM $48,557

Montezuma, NM $49,749

Mora, NM $49,567

Mosquero, NM $48,515

Ocate, NM $48,784

Ojo Feliz, NM $48,912

Rainsville, NM $49,126

Raton, NM $48,959

Rociada, NM $49,774

Roy, NM $48,568

Sapello, NM $49,342

Solano, NM $48,509

Springer, NM $48,709

Ute Park, NM $48,842

Valmora, NM $48,711

Wagon Mound, NM $48,655

Watrous, NM $48,727

Socorro, NM $48,615

Aragon, NM $48,762

Datil, NM $48,561

Lemitar, NM $48,841

Luna, NM $48,848

Magdalena, NM $48,564

Pie Town, NM $48,726

Polvadera, NM $48,958

Quemado, NM $48,827

Reserve, NM $48,740

San Acacia, NM $49,039

San Antonio, NM $48,346

Truth Or Consequences, NM $48,335

Arrey, NM $48,327

Caballo, NM $48,361

Derry, NM $48,115

Elephant Butte, NM $48,461

Garfield, NM $47,975

Hatch, NM $47,206

Monticello, NM $48,333

Rincon, NM $46,935

Salem, NM $47,825

Williamsburg, NM $48,396

Winston, NM $48,368

Las Cruces, NM $46,320

White Sands Missile Range, NM $46,472

Santa Teresa, NM $46,810

Playas, NM $48,559

Animas, NM $48,678

Anthony, NM $46,799

Arenas Valley, NM $48,592

Bayard, NM $48,547

Berino, NM $46,586

Buckhorn, NM $48,597

Santa Clara, NM $48,632

Chamberino, NM $46,635

Cliff, NM $48,541

Columbus, NM $48,411

Deming, NM $48,422

Dona Ana, NM $46,322

Fairacres, NM $46,460

Faywood, NM $48,400

Fort Bayard, NM $48,586

Gila, NM $48,470

Glenwood, NM $48,508

Hachita, NM $48,411

Hanover, NM $48,421

Hillsboro, NM $48,322

Hurley, NM $48,515

La Mesa, NM $47,206

Lordsburg, NM $48,523

Mesilla, NM $46,321

Mesilla Park, NM $46,326

Mesquite, NM $46,366

Mimbres, NM $48,459

Mule Creek, NM $48,590

Organ, NM $46,350

Pinos Altos, NM $48,540

Radium Springs, NM $46,340

Redrock, NM $48,417

Rodeo, NM $48,740

San Miguel, NM $46,348

Silver City, NM $48,541

Sunland Park, NM $46,561

Tyrone, NM $48,685

Vado, NM $46,384

Chaparral, NM $46,969

Clovis, NM $48,448

Cannon Afb, NM $48,341

Broadview, NM $48,307

Causey, NM $48,224

Crossroads, NM $48,109

Dora, NM $48,338

Elida, NM $48,138

Floyd, NM $48,255

Fort Sumner, NM $48,216

Grady, NM $48,353

House, NM $48,314

Kenna, NM $48,138

Lingo, NM $48,220

Melrose, NM $48,322

Milnesand, NM $48,119

Pep, NM $48,185

Portales, NM $48,361

Rogers, NM $48,198

Saint Vrain, NM $48,353

Taiban, NM $48,199

Texico, NM $48,372

Yeso, NM $48,024

Roswell, NM $48,080

Artesia, NM $48,175

Caprock, NM $48,077

Carlsbad, NM $48,207

Dexter, NM $48,114

Eunice, NM $48,249

Hagerman, NM $48,138

Hobbs, NM $48,320

Hope, NM $47,962

Jal, NM $48,193

Lake Arthur, NM $48,058

Lakewood, NM $48,130

Loco Hills, NM $48,219

Loving, NM $48,194

Lovington, NM $48,273

Mcdonald, NM $48,142

Malaga, NM $48,147

Maljamar, NM $48,100

Monument, NM $48,214

Tatum, NM $48,173

Whites City, NM $48,254

Carrizozo, NM $47,852

Alamogordo, NM $47,700

Alto, NM $47,859

Bent, NM $47,709

Capitan, NM $47,748

Cloudcroft, NM $47,703

Corona, NM $48,060

Encino, NM $48,446

Fort Stanton, NM $47,768

Glencoe, NM $47,734

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $47,694

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $47,694

Hondo, NM $47,778

La Luz, NM $47,694

Lincoln, NM $47,639

Mayhill, NM $47,802

Mescalero, NM $47,716

Nogal, NM $47,921

Orogrande, NM $47,718

Picacho, NM $47,768

Pinon, NM $47,947

Ruidoso, NM $47,950

Ruidoso Downs, NM $47,885

Sacramento, NM $47,737

San Patricio, NM $47,794

Sunspot, NM $47,694

Timberon, NM $47,798

Tinnie, NM $47,740

Tularosa, NM $47,726

Vaughn, NM $48,251

Weed, NM $47,796

Tucumcari, NM $48,491

Amistad, NM $48,428

Bard, NM $48,350

Capulin, NM $48,898

Clayton, NM $48,522

Conchas Dam, NM $48,566

Cuervo, NM $48,332

Des Moines, NM $48,705

Folsom, NM $48,780

Garita, NM $48,473

Gladstone, NM $48,570

Grenville, NM $48,561

Logan, NM $48,489

Mcalister, NM $48,339

Nara Visa, NM $48,374

Newkirk, NM $48,427

Quay, NM $48,455

San Jon, NM $48,403

Santa Rosa, NM $48,455

Sedan, NM $48,472

Trementina, NM $48,470

Administrative Assistant/Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant/Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant/Clerk positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant/Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant/Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$61,904	$30.0	25%
Internet	$59,428	$29.0	20%
Software & Networking	$59,428	$29.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$56,951	$27.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$54,475	$26.0	10%

Administrative Assistant/Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Clerk'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.

$44,703

Average $49,523/year

$55,352

$3,725

Average $4,127/month

$4,613

$860

Average $952/week

$1,064

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,352	$4,613	$1,064	$27
Average	$49,523	$4,127	$952	$24
25th Percentile	$44,703	$3,725	$860	$21

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