What are the main factors that influence an Administratrive Assistant'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 Administratrive Assistant?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Administratrive Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administratrive Assistant's salary?

An Administratrive Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,612 for beginners, reaching about $44,286 at mid-level, and approach $45,981 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administratrive Assistant?

Administratrive Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administratrive Assistant roles are District of Columbia $52,072, California $51,875, Massachusetts $51,183. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administratrive Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Administratrive Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Physician Assistant - Cardiology: $121,537; Physician Assistant - Clinic: $121,537; Pathology Assistant: $79,177; Telemedicine Assistant: $76,630; Assistant: $57,384.

Administratrive Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Administratrive Assistant make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administratrive Assistant in New Mexico is $43,560 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,885
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,654 to $47,918
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,099

10% $36,099

50% (Median) $43,560

90% $51,885

Administratrive Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,918	$3,993	$921	$23
Average	$43,560	$3,630	$838	$21
25th Percentile	$39,654	$3,305	$763	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Administratrive Assistant Salaries

An Administratrive Assistant'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 Administratrive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administratrive Assistant'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): $41,612
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,530
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,286
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,799
Expert (over 8 years): $45,981

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administratrive Assistant	less than 1 year	$41,612
Early Career Level Administratrive Assistant	1-2 years	$42,530
Mid-Level Level Administratrive Assistant	2-4 years	$44,286
Senior-Level Level Administratrive Assistant	5-8 years	$45,799
Expert Level Administratrive Assistant	over 8 years	$45,981

How Do Administratrive Assistant 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 Administratrive Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,072.
California: $51,875.
Massachusetts: $51,183.

District of Columbia $52,072 California $51,875 Massachusetts $51,183 Washington $50,995 New Jersey $50,976 Alaska $50,911 Connecticut $50,262 New York $49,998

Hawaii $49,156 Rhode Island $48,761 Maryland $48,493 Minnesota $48,126 Colorado $47,985 Illinois $47,938 Oregon $47,760 Delaware $47,628

New Hampshire $47,545 Virginia $47,360 Pennsylvania $46,819 Nevada $46,546 North Dakota $46,457 Michigan $46,316 Wisconsin $46,264 Vermont $46,161

Texas $45,874 Maine $45,855 Arizona $45,827 Ohio $45,794 Georgia $45,361 Indiana $45,145 Wyoming $45,102 Utah $45,037

Iowa $45,008 Kansas $44,783 Louisiana $44,717 North Carolina $44,693 Missouri $44,684 Florida $44,500 Montana $44,402 Nebraska $44,308

Kentucky $44,256 South Carolina $44,068 Tennessee $43,950 Idaho $43,903 New Mexico $43,560 Oklahoma $43,484 Alabama $43,207 South Dakota $42,741

Arkansas $42,487 West Virginia $42,351 Mississippi $41,942

Top Paying Cities for Administratrive Assistant

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: $44,023
Belen: $43,778
Bernalillo: $44,102

Algodones, NM $44,023

Belen, NM $43,778

Bernalillo, NM $44,102

Bluewater, NM $43,176

Bosque, NM $43,457

Casa Blanca, NM $43,555

Cedar Crest, NM $44,138

Cedarvale, NM $42,407

Cerrillos, NM $44,055

Claunch, NM $42,250

Coyote, NM $43,406

Cuba, NM $43,337

Cubero, NM $43,651

Edgewood, NM $43,941

Estancia, NM $43,417

Gallina, NM $43,179

Counselor, NM $43,206

Grants, NM $43,126

Milan, NM $43,299

Isleta, NM $44,177

Jarales, NM $43,736

Jemez Pueblo, NM $43,812

Jemez Springs, NM $43,677

Laguna, NM $43,865

La Jara, NM $43,288

La Joya, NM $43,188

Lindrith, NM $43,136

Los Lunas, NM $44,010

Mcintosh, NM $43,656

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $43,366

Moriarty, NM $43,509

Mountainair, NM $43,040

Nageezi, NM $43,149

New Laguna, NM $43,630

Paguate, NM $43,660

Pena Blanca, NM $44,148

Peralta, NM $44,080

Placitas, NM $44,102

Ponderosa, NM $43,756

Prewitt, NM $43,162

Regina, NM $43,192

Sandia Park, NM $44,027

Corrales, NM $44,193

San Fidel, NM $43,395

San Rafael, NM $43,210

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $44,028

San Ysidro, NM $43,968

Stanley, NM $43,503

Tijeras, NM $44,033

Tome, NM $43,952

Torreon, NM $43,805

Veguita, NM $43,453

Willard, NM $42,962

Youngsville, NM $43,419

Bosque Farms, NM $44,161

Clines Corners, NM $43,240

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $44,061

Cochiti Lake, NM $44,118

Albuquerque, NM $44,218

Kirtland Afb, NM $44,218

Rio Rancho, NM $44,146

Gallup, NM $43,225

Brimhall, NM $43,103

Church Rock, NM $43,123

Continental Divide, NM $43,092

Crownpoint, NM $43,128

Fence Lake, NM $42,936

Fort Wingate, NM $43,108

Gamerco, NM $43,180

Mentmore, NM $43,113

Mexican Springs, NM $43,108

Ramah, NM $43,029

Rehoboth, NM $43,137

Thoreau, NM $43,139

Tohatchi, NM $43,100

Vanderwagen, NM $43,108

Zuni, NM $43,098

Navajo, NM $43,157

Jamestown, NM $43,049

Pinehill, NM $42,996

Sheep Springs, NM $43,146

Smith Lake, NM $43,307

Yatahey, NM $43,131

Farmington, NM $43,338

Aztec, NM $43,418

Blanco, NM $43,215

Bloomfield, NM $43,164

Flora Vista, NM $43,383

Fruitland, NM $43,112

Kirtland, NM $43,383

La Plata, NM $43,399

Navajo Dam, NM $43,380

Shiprock, NM $43,319

Waterflow, NM $43,297

Newcomb, NM $43,120

Sanostee, NM $43,147

Santa Fe, NM $44,444

Abiquiu, NM $43,228

Alcalde, NM $43,981

Amalia, NM $43,162

Arroyo Hondo, NM $43,102

Arroyo Seco, NM $43,152

Canjilon, NM $43,095

Canones, NM $43,487

Carson, NM $43,267

Cebolla, NM $43,120

Cerro, NM $43,133

Chama, NM $43,309

Chamisal, NM $43,865

Chimayo, NM $44,173

Cordova, NM $44,098

Costilla, NM $43,343

Taos Ski Valley, NM $43,015

Dixon, NM $43,823

Dulce, NM $43,308

El Prado, NM $43,190

El Rito, NM $43,388

Embudo, NM $43,597

Espanola, NM $44,119

Glorieta, NM $44,273

Hernandez, NM $43,709

Ilfeld, NM $43,864

La Madera, NM $43,311

Lamy, NM $44,104

Llano, NM $43,776

Los Alamos, NM $44,208

White Rock, NM $44,292

Medanales, NM $43,757

Ojo Caliente, NM $43,500

Los Ojos, NM $43,203

Pecos, NM $44,135

Penasco, NM $43,613

Petaca, NM $43,055

Questa, NM $43,178

Ranchos De Taos, NM $43,406

Red River, NM $43,055

Ribera, NM $43,332

Rowe, NM $43,905

San Cristobal, NM $43,054

San Jose, NM $43,797

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $44,011

Santa Cruz, NM $44,158

Serafina, NM $43,223

Taos, NM $43,165

Tererro, NM $44,276

Tesuque, NM $44,444

Tierra Amarilla, NM $43,165

Trampas, NM $43,577

Tres Piedras, NM $43,043

Truchas, NM $43,975

Vadito, NM $43,556

Valdez, NM $43,086

Vallecitos, NM $43,052

Velarde, NM $43,756

Villanueva, NM $43,248

Spaceport City, NM $42,367

Las Vegas, NM $42,882

Angel Fire, NM $43,008

Anton Chico, NM $42,807

Buena Vista, NM $43,200

Chacon, NM $43,231

Cimarron, NM $42,941

Cleveland, NM $43,538

Eagle Nest, NM $42,973

Guadalupita, NM $43,165

Holman, NM $43,427

La Loma, NM $42,735

Maxwell, NM $42,955

Miami, NM $42,863

Mills, NM $42,710

Montezuma, NM $43,759

Mora, NM $43,599

Mosquero, NM $42,673

Ocate, NM $42,909

Ojo Feliz, NM $43,022

Rainsville, NM $43,211

Raton, NM $43,064

Rociada, NM $43,781

Roy, NM $42,720

Sapello, NM $43,401

Solano, NM $42,668

Springer, NM $42,844

Ute Park, NM $42,961

Valmora, NM $42,845

Wagon Mound, NM $42,796

Watrous, NM $42,860

Socorro, NM $42,761

Aragon, NM $42,890

Datil, NM $42,713

Lemitar, NM $42,960

Luna, NM $42,966

Magdalena, NM $42,716

Pie Town, NM $42,859

Polvadera, NM $43,063

Quemado, NM $42,948

Reserve, NM $42,871

San Acacia, NM $43,134

San Antonio, NM $42,524

Truth Or Consequences, NM $42,515

Arrey, NM $42,508

Caballo, NM $42,537

Derry, NM $42,321

Elephant Butte, NM $42,626

Garfield, NM $42,198

Hatch, NM $41,522

Monticello, NM $42,513

Rincon, NM $41,283

Salem, NM $42,067

Williamsburg, NM $42,569

Winston, NM $42,544

Las Cruces, NM $40,743

White Sands Missile Range, NM $40,876

Santa Teresa, NM $41,173

Playas, NM $42,712

Animas, NM $42,817

Anthony, NM $41,164

Arenas Valley, NM $42,741

Bayard, NM $42,701

Berino, NM $40,977

Buckhorn, NM $42,746

Santa Clara, NM $42,776

Chamberino, NM $41,020

Cliff, NM $42,696

Columbus, NM $42,582

Deming, NM $42,591

Dona Ana, NM $40,744

Fairacres, NM $40,866

Faywood, NM $42,572

Fort Bayard, NM $42,735

Gila, NM $42,633

Glenwood, NM $42,667

Hachita, NM $42,582

Hanover, NM $42,590

Hillsboro, NM $42,503

Hurley, NM $42,673

La Mesa, NM $41,522

Lordsburg, NM $42,680

Mesilla, NM $40,744

Mesilla Park, NM $40,748

Mesquite, NM $40,783

Mimbres, NM $42,624

Mule Creek, NM $42,740

Organ, NM $40,769

Pinos Altos, NM $42,695

Radium Springs, NM $40,760

Redrock, NM $42,587

Rodeo, NM $42,871

San Miguel, NM $40,767

Silver City, NM $42,696

Sunland Park, NM $40,954

Tyrone, NM $42,822

Vado, NM $40,799

Chaparral, NM $41,314

Clovis, NM $42,614

Cannon Afb, NM $42,520

Broadview, NM $42,490

Causey, NM $42,417

Crossroads, NM $42,316

Dora, NM $42,518

Elida, NM $42,341

Floyd, NM $42,444

Fort Sumner, NM $42,410

Grady, NM $42,530

House, NM $42,496

Kenna, NM $42,342

Lingo, NM $42,414

Melrose, NM $42,503

Milnesand, NM $42,325

Pep, NM $42,383

Portales, NM $42,538

Rogers, NM $42,394

Saint Vrain, NM $42,531

Taiban, NM $42,395

Texico, NM $42,547

Yeso, NM $42,241

Roswell, NM $42,290

Artesia, NM $42,374

Caprock, NM $42,288

Carlsbad, NM $42,402

Dexter, NM $42,320

Eunice, NM $42,439

Hagerman, NM $42,342

Hobbs, NM $42,502

Hope, NM $42,186

Jal, NM $42,390

Lake Arthur, NM $42,272

Lakewood, NM $42,335

Loco Hills, NM $42,413

Loving, NM $42,391

Lovington, NM $42,461

Mcdonald, NM $42,345

Malaga, NM $42,350

Maljamar, NM $42,308

Monument, NM $42,408

Tatum, NM $42,372

Whites City, NM $42,443

Carrizozo, NM $42,090

Alamogordo, NM $41,956

Alto, NM $42,096

Bent, NM $41,964

Capitan, NM $41,998

Cloudcroft, NM $41,959

Corona, NM $42,273

Encino, NM $42,613

Fort Stanton, NM $42,016

Glencoe, NM $41,986

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $41,951

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $41,951

Hondo, NM $42,025

La Luz, NM $41,951

Lincoln, NM $41,902

Mayhill, NM $42,046

Mescalero, NM $41,970

Nogal, NM $42,150

Orogrande, NM $41,972

Picacho, NM $42,016

Pinon, NM $42,174

Ruidoso, NM $42,176

Ruidoso Downs, NM $42,119

Sacramento, NM $41,989

San Patricio, NM $42,039

Sunspot, NM $41,951

Timberon, NM $42,042

Tinnie, NM $41,991

Tularosa, NM $41,979

Vaughn, NM $42,441

Weed, NM $42,041

Tucumcari, NM $42,652

Amistad, NM $42,597

Bard, NM $42,528

Capulin, NM $43,010

Clayton, NM $42,679

Conchas Dam, NM $42,718

Cuervo, NM $42,512

Des Moines, NM $42,840

Folsom, NM $42,906

Garita, NM $42,636

Gladstone, NM $42,722

Grenville, NM $42,714

Logan, NM $42,650

Mcalister, NM $42,518

Nara Visa, NM $42,549

Newkirk, NM $42,596

Quay, NM $42,621

San Jon, NM $42,575

Santa Rosa, NM $42,621

Sedan, NM $42,636

Trementina, NM $42,634

Administratrive Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administratrive Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Administratrive Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administratrive Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administratrive Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$50,094	$24.0	15%
Telecom	$50,094	$24.0	15%
Biotechnology	$47,916	$23.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$47,916	$23.0	10%
Internet	$47,916	$23.0	10%

Administratrive Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administratrive Assistant'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.

$39,654

Average $43,560/year

$47,918

$3,305

Average $3,630/month

$3,993

$763

Average $838/week

$921

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,918	$3,993	$921	$23
Average	$43,560	$3,630	$838	$21
25th Percentile	$39,654	$3,305	$763	$19

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