Cost of hiring in the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 15 jobs in the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area, with about 4,470 people1. Medians run from $33,090 a year for virtual receptionists to $93,810 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +13.7% | 1,030 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +3.0% | 220 | |
| Paralegal | -1.4% | 150 | |
| Executive Assistant | -5.1% | 340 | |
| Accountant | -6.1% | 900 | |
| Project Coordinator | -8.3% | 580 | |
| Bookkeeper | -9.2% | 1,540 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -9.9% | 4,470 | |
| HR Assistant | -10.9% | 70 | |
| Office Manager | -12.8% | 1,620 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -12.9% | 900 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -16.1% | 740 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -17.9% | 1,770 | |
| Recruiter | -21.4% | 480 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -32.3% | 190 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $42,850 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $55,290 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area against the US
The Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area pays above the US median for 2 of the 15 roles, most of all for sales development representatives (+13.7%) and payroll specialists (+3.0%), and below it for 13, furthest for marketing specialists (-32.3%). The middle gap across all 15 is -9.9%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for sales development representatives, #13 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for recruiters, #470 of 521.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (29.8% of these jobs here, against 10.9% nationally) and payroll specialists (1.5% against 1.0%), and fewer marketing specialists (1.3% against 5.7%) and paralegals (1.0% against 2.5%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Kokomo, IN is nearest, at -9.9%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | -9.7% | 17 | 26,040 |
| Eastern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | -9.9% (this area) | 15 | 15,000 |
| Kokomo, IN | -9.9% | 14 | 2,140 |
| St. George, UT | -9.9% | 15 | 8,320 |
| Niles, MI | -10.0% | 15 | 4,780 |
| Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA | -10.0% | 17 | 20,060 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, project coordinators in the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area span $59,450–$168,290, the widest band (2.8×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $34,120–$53,550. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 11 of 15 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for marketing specialists, project coordinators, recruiters and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($61,690 against a $53,330 median for marketing specialists).
the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area against New Mexico
Against New Mexico as a whole, the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area pays more for 3 of 15 roles, led by sales development representatives (+28.6%) and payroll specialists (+12.7%), and less for 11, most of all marketing specialists (-13.9%). It has the highest median in New Mexico for payroll specialists, and the lowest for marketing specialists, medical administrative assistants and virtual receptionists.
Other areas in New Mexico
By jobs in these roles, the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area is #2 of 6 areas in New Mexico. The table shows the other 5.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 48,070 | 17 |
| Northern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | 8,290 | 15 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 8,050 | 14 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 7,600 | 13 |
| Farmington, NM | 4,200 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $93,810 a year, about $121,045 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $33,090.
Is hiring in the Eastern New Mexico nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 13 of the 15 roles, yes, most of all marketing specialists (-32.3%). 2 pay more than the US median, led by sales development representatives (+13.7%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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