Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in New Mexico
The median executive assistant in New Mexico earned $73,890 a year in May 2025[1], 3.5% below the US median of $76,590. That puts New Mexico at #17 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $52,000 | $73,890 | $92,710 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in New Mexico earns $64,870–$82,840; the top tenth earns $92,710 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the New Mexico median that makes about $105,557 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in New Mexico
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $89,440 | 600 | |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $84,220 | 270 | |
| Albuquerque, NM | $82,840 | 1,160 | |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $80,130 | 340 | |
| Farmington, NM | $75,200 | 100 | |
| Las Cruces, NM | $73,960 | 280 |
Santa Fe, NM pays the most ($81,410) and Las Cruces, NM the least ($64,870): $16,540 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | +1.9% | |
| Illinois | +0.7% | |
| New Mexico | +0.0% | |
| Texas | -2.6% | |
| New Hampshire | -3.0% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in New Mexico?
The median was $73,890 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $64,870 to $82,840.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in New Mexico?
About $105,557 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Mexico do executive assistants earn the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $81,410 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.