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

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

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

An Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,115 for beginners, reaching about $45,572 at mid-level, and approach $48,412 for experts.

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

Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher roles are District of Columbia $55,609, California $55,398, Massachusetts $54,660. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Director: $162,799; Administrative Manager: $132,199; Administrative Assistant General Administrative: $54,797; Administrative Assistant/Property Administrative: $53,914.

Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher in New Mexico is $46,518 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,543
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,908 to $53,336
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,621

10% $39,621

50% (Median) $46,518

90% $59,543

Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,336	$4,445	$1,026	$26
Average	$46,518	$3,877	$895	$22
25th Percentile	$42,908	$3,576	$825	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher'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/Dispatcher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher'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): $44,115
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,204
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,572
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,223
Expert (over 8 years): $48,412

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher	less than 1 year	$44,115
Early Career Level Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher	1-2 years	$44,204
Mid-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher	2-4 years	$45,572
Senior-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher	5-8 years	$48,223
Expert Level Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher	over 8 years	$48,412

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

District of Columbia: $55,609.
California: $55,398.
Massachusetts: $54,660.

District of Columbia $55,609 California $55,398 Massachusetts $54,660 Washington $54,459 New Jersey $54,439 Alaska $54,369 Connecticut $53,676 New York $53,394

Hawaii $52,495 Rhode Island $52,073 Maryland $51,787 Minnesota $51,395 Colorado $51,245 Illinois $51,194 Oregon $51,004 Delaware $50,863

New Hampshire $50,775 Virginia $50,577 Pennsylvania $49,999 Nevada $49,708 North Dakota $49,612 Michigan $49,462 Wisconsin $49,406 Vermont $49,296

Texas $48,990 Maine $48,969 Arizona $48,939 Ohio $48,904 Georgia $48,442 Indiana $48,211 Wyoming $48,166 Utah $48,096

Iowa $48,065 Kansas $47,824 Louisiana $47,754 North Carolina $47,729 Missouri $47,719 Florida $47,523 Montana $47,418 Nebraska $47,317

Kentucky $47,262 South Carolina $47,061 Tennessee $46,935 Idaho $46,885 New Mexico $46,518 Oklahoma $46,438 Alabama $46,142 South Dakota $45,645

Arkansas $45,373 West Virginia $45,228 Mississippi $44,791

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher

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: $47,014
Belen: $46,752
Bernalillo: $47,097

Algodones, NM $47,014

Belen, NM $46,752

Bernalillo, NM $47,097

Bluewater, NM $46,108

Bosque, NM $46,408

Casa Blanca, NM $46,513

Cedar Crest, NM $47,136

Cedarvale, NM $45,288

Cerrillos, NM $47,048

Claunch, NM $45,120

Coyote, NM $46,355

Cuba, NM $46,280

Cubero, NM $46,616

Edgewood, NM $46,926

Estancia, NM $46,366

Gallina, NM $46,112

Counselor, NM $46,141

Grants, NM $46,055

Milan, NM $46,240

Isleta, NM $47,178

Jarales, NM $46,707

Jemez Pueblo, NM $46,788

Jemez Springs, NM $46,644

Laguna, NM $46,844

La Jara, NM $46,229

La Joya, NM $46,122

Lindrith, NM $46,066

Los Lunas, NM $47,000

Mcintosh, NM $46,621

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $46,311

Moriarty, NM $46,465

Mountainair, NM $45,964

Nageezi, NM $46,080

New Laguna, NM $46,594

Paguate, NM $46,625

Pena Blanca, NM $47,146

Peralta, NM $47,074

Placitas, NM $47,098

Ponderosa, NM $46,728

Prewitt, NM $46,094

Regina, NM $46,126

Sandia Park, NM $47,018

Corrales, NM $47,195

San Fidel, NM $46,343

San Rafael, NM $46,145

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $47,018

San Ysidro, NM $46,955

Stanley, NM $46,458

Tijeras, NM $47,024

Tome, NM $46,937

Torreon, NM $46,781

Veguita, NM $46,405

Willard, NM $45,881

Youngsville, NM $46,368

Bosque Farms, NM $47,160

Clines Corners, NM $46,177

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $47,054

Cochiti Lake, NM $47,115

Albuquerque, NM $47,222

Kirtland Afb, NM $47,222

Rio Rancho, NM $47,144

Gallup, NM $46,161

Brimhall, NM $46,030

Church Rock, NM $46,052

Continental Divide, NM $46,019

Crownpoint, NM $46,057

Fence Lake, NM $45,852

Fort Wingate, NM $46,036

Gamerco, NM $46,113

Mentmore, NM $46,042

Mexican Springs, NM $46,036

Ramah, NM $45,952

Rehoboth, NM $46,067

Thoreau, NM $46,069

Tohatchi, NM $46,027

Vanderwagen, NM $46,036

Zuni, NM $46,025

Navajo, NM $46,088

Jamestown, NM $45,974

Pinehill, NM $45,916

Sheep Springs, NM $46,077

Smith Lake, NM $46,249

Yatahey, NM $46,060

Farmington, NM $46,282

Aztec, NM $46,367

Blanco, NM $46,151

Bloomfield, NM $46,096

Flora Vista, NM $46,330

Fruitland, NM $46,040

Kirtland, NM $46,330

La Plata, NM $46,347

Navajo Dam, NM $46,326

Shiprock, NM $46,262

Waterflow, NM $46,238

Newcomb, NM $46,049

Sanostee, NM $46,078

Santa Fe, NM $47,463

Abiquiu, NM $46,164

Alcalde, NM $46,969

Amalia, NM $46,094

Arroyo Hondo, NM $46,029

Arroyo Seco, NM $46,083

Canjilon, NM $46,022

Canones, NM $46,441

Carson, NM $46,206

Cebolla, NM $46,049

Cerro, NM $46,062

Chama, NM $46,251

Chamisal, NM $46,844

Chimayo, NM $47,173

Cordova, NM $47,093

Costilla, NM $46,287

Taos Ski Valley, NM $45,936

Dixon, NM $46,799

Dulce, NM $46,250

El Prado, NM $46,123

El Rito, NM $46,335

Embudo, NM $46,559

Espanola, NM $47,116

Glorieta, NM $47,280

Hernandez, NM $46,678

Ilfeld, NM $46,843

La Madera, NM $46,253

Lamy, NM $47,100

Llano, NM $46,749

Los Alamos, NM $47,211

White Rock, NM $47,300

Medanales, NM $46,729

Ojo Caliente, NM $46,455

Los Ojos, NM $46,137

Pecos, NM $47,133

Penasco, NM $46,575

Petaca, NM $45,979

Questa, NM $46,111

Ranchos De Taos, NM $46,354

Red River, NM $45,980

Ribera, NM $46,275

Rowe, NM $46,888

San Cristobal, NM $45,978

San Jose, NM $46,772

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $47,001

Santa Cruz, NM $47,157

Serafina, NM $46,158

Taos, NM $46,097

Tererro, NM $47,283

Tesuque, NM $47,463

Tierra Amarilla, NM $46,097

Trampas, NM $46,537

Tres Piedras, NM $45,967

Truchas, NM $46,961

Vadito, NM $46,514

Valdez, NM $46,013

Vallecitos, NM $45,977

Velarde, NM $46,728

Villanueva, NM $46,186

Spaceport City, NM $45,244

Las Vegas, NM $45,794

Angel Fire, NM $45,929

Anton Chico, NM $45,715

Buena Vista, NM $46,135

Chacon, NM $46,167

Cimarron, NM $45,858

Cleveland, NM $46,495

Eagle Nest, NM $45,892

Guadalupita, NM $46,097

Holman, NM $46,376

La Loma, NM $45,638

Maxwell, NM $45,873

Miami, NM $45,774

Mills, NM $45,611

Montezuma, NM $46,731

Mora, NM $46,560

Mosquero, NM $45,572

Ocate, NM $45,824

Ojo Feliz, NM $45,944

Rainsville, NM $46,146

Raton, NM $45,989

Rociada, NM $46,755

Roy, NM $45,621

Sapello, NM $46,349

Solano, NM $45,566

Springer, NM $45,754

Ute Park, NM $45,879

Valmora, NM $45,756

Wagon Mound, NM $45,703

Watrous, NM $45,771

Socorro, NM $45,665

Aragon, NM $45,803

Datil, NM $45,614

Lemitar, NM $45,878

Luna, NM $45,885

Magdalena, NM $45,618

Pie Town, NM $45,770

Polvadera, NM $45,988

Quemado, NM $45,865

Reserve, NM $45,783

San Acacia, NM $46,064

San Antonio, NM $45,413

Truth Or Consequences, NM $45,403

Arrey, NM $45,395

Caballo, NM $45,427

Derry, NM $45,196

Elephant Butte, NM $45,521

Garfield, NM $45,064

Hatch, NM $44,342

Monticello, NM $45,400

Rincon, NM $44,087

Salem, NM $44,924

Williamsburg, NM $45,460

Winston, NM $45,434

Las Cruces, NM $43,510

White Sands Missile Range, NM $43,653

Santa Teresa, NM $43,970

Playas, NM $45,613

Animas, NM $45,725

Anthony, NM $43,960

Arenas Valley, NM $45,644

Bayard, NM $45,602

Berino, NM $43,760

Buckhorn, NM $45,649

Santa Clara, NM $45,682

Chamberino, NM $43,806

Cliff, NM $45,596

Columbus, NM $45,474

Deming, NM $45,484

Dona Ana, NM $43,512

Fairacres, NM $43,642

Faywood, NM $45,463

Fort Bayard, NM $45,638

Gila, NM $45,529

Glenwood, NM $45,565

Hachita, NM $45,474

Hanover, NM $45,483

Hillsboro, NM $45,390

Hurley, NM $45,571

La Mesa, NM $44,342

Lordsburg, NM $45,579

Mesilla, NM $43,511

Mesilla Park, NM $43,516

Mesquite, NM $43,553

Mimbres, NM $45,520

Mule Creek, NM $45,643

Organ, NM $43,538

Pinos Altos, NM $45,595

Radium Springs, NM $43,529

Redrock, NM $45,479

Rodeo, NM $45,783

San Miguel, NM $43,536

Silver City, NM $45,596

Sunland Park, NM $43,736

Tyrone, NM $45,731

Vado, NM $43,570

Chaparral, NM $44,120

Clovis, NM $45,508

Cannon Afb, NM $45,408

Broadview, NM $45,376

Causey, NM $45,298

Crossroads, NM $45,191

Dora, NM $45,405

Elida, NM $45,217

Floyd, NM $45,327

Fort Sumner, NM $45,290

Grady, NM $45,419

House, NM $45,383

Kenna, NM $45,218

Lingo, NM $45,295

Melrose, NM $45,390

Milnesand, NM $45,200

Pep, NM $45,261

Portales, NM $45,427

Rogers, NM $45,274

Saint Vrain, NM $45,420

Taiban, NM $45,275

Texico, NM $45,437

Yeso, NM $45,111

Roswell, NM $45,163

Artesia, NM $45,252

Caprock, NM $45,160

Carlsbad, NM $45,282

Dexter, NM $45,195

Eunice, NM $45,322

Hagerman, NM $45,218

Hobbs, NM $45,388

Hope, NM $45,052

Jal, NM $45,269

Lake Arthur, NM $45,143

Lakewood, NM $45,210

Loco Hills, NM $45,293

Loving, NM $45,270

Lovington, NM $45,345

Mcdonald, NM $45,221

Malaga, NM $45,226

Maljamar, NM $45,182

Monument, NM $45,288

Tatum, NM $45,250

Whites City, NM $45,326

Carrizozo, NM $44,949

Alamogordo, NM $44,806

Alto, NM $44,955

Bent, NM $44,814

Capitan, NM $44,851

Cloudcroft, NM $44,809

Corona, NM $45,144

Encino, NM $45,507

Fort Stanton, NM $44,870

Glencoe, NM $44,838

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $44,801

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $44,801

Hondo, NM $44,879

La Luz, NM $44,801

Lincoln, NM $44,749

Mayhill, NM $44,902

Mescalero, NM $44,821

Nogal, NM $45,013

Orogrande, NM $44,823

Picacho, NM $44,870

Pinon, NM $45,038

Ruidoso, NM $45,041

Ruidoso Downs, NM $44,980

Sacramento, NM $44,841

San Patricio, NM $44,894

Sunspot, NM $44,801

Timberon, NM $44,898

Tinnie, NM $44,843

Tularosa, NM $44,830

Vaughn, NM $45,324

Weed, NM $44,897

Tucumcari, NM $45,549

Amistad, NM $45,490

Bard, NM $45,417

Capulin, NM $45,931

Clayton, NM $45,578

Conchas Dam, NM $45,619

Cuervo, NM $45,400

Des Moines, NM $45,750

Folsom, NM $45,821

Garita, NM $45,532

Gladstone, NM $45,623

Grenville, NM $45,615

Logan, NM $45,547

Mcalister, NM $45,406

Nara Visa, NM $45,439

Newkirk, NM $45,489

Quay, NM $45,515

San Jon, NM $45,467

Santa Rosa, NM $45,515

Sedan, NM $45,532

Trementina, NM $45,530

Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$58,148	$28.0	25%
Software & Networking	$55,822	$27.0	20%
Insurance	$51,170	$25.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$51,170	$25.0	10%
Chemicals	$48,844	$23.0	5%

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

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher'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.

$42,908

Average $46,518/year

$53,336

$3,576

Average $3,877/month

$4,445

$825

Average $895/week

$1,026

$21

Average $22/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,336	$4,445	$1,026	$26
Average	$46,518	$3,877	$895	$22
25th Percentile	$42,908	$3,576	$825	$21

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