Cost of hiring in the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area
BLS counts about 8,290 people in these 15 roles in the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($157,300 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($34,930), and Administrative Assistant is the largest job, with about 3,250 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +53.7% | 590 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +33.9% | 170 | |
| Accountant | +6.2% | 550 | |
| Recruiter | +0.3% | 470 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +0.0% | 3,250 | |
| Executive Assistant | -0.3% | 270 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -1.5% | 90 | |
| Paralegal | -5.9% | 60 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -6.3% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | -7.1% | 740 | |
| HR Assistant | -7.4% | 30 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.1% | 360 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -8.7% | 290 | |
| Office Manager | -14.3% | 710 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -17.6% | 640 |
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 $47,550 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $61,355 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area against the US
The Northern New Mexico nonmetro area pays above the US median for 3 of the 15 roles, most of all for project coordinators (+53.7%) and sales development representatives (+33.9%), and below it for 9, furthest for customer support specialists (-17.6%). For recruiters, administrative assistants and executive assistants it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 15 is -5.9%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for project coordinators, #1 of 518 areas by median pay; its lowest is for customer support specialists, #447 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (39.2% of these jobs here, against 10.9% nationally), and fewer marketing specialists (1.1% against 5.7%) and sales development representatives (2.1% against 8.0%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Lancaster, PA is nearest, at -5.9%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI | -5.7% | 15 | 4,680 |
| Lancaster, PA | -5.9% | 17 | 21,700 |
| Northern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | -5.9% (this area) | 15 | 8,290 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | -6.1% | 16 | 6,190 |
| Akron, OH | -6.1% | 17 | 31,320 |
| Elmira, NY | -6.2% | 14 | 3,040 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area span $36,350–$151,660, the widest band (4.2×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $35,230–$53,860. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 11 of 15 roles, executive assistants most ($50,560–$109,850 across the US). Budget from the median for customer support specialists: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($39,940 against a $36,870 median for customer support specialists).
the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area against New Mexico
Against New Mexico as a whole, the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area pays more for 8 of 15 roles, led by sales development representatives (+51.4%) and project coordinators (+47.1%), and less for 6, most of all HR assistants (-5.6%). It has the highest median in New Mexico for project coordinators, sales development representatives and accountants and 2 more roles, and the lowest for office managers and paralegals.
Other areas in New Mexico
By jobs in these roles, the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area is #3 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 |
| Eastern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | 15,000 | 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 Northern New Mexico nonmetro area?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $157,300 a year, about $202,968 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,930.
Is hiring in the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 9 of the 15 roles, yes, most of all customer support specialists (-17.6%). 3 pay more than the US median, led by project coordinators (+53.7%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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