Office Manager salary in Albuquerque, NM
For this job Albuquerque sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $64,860 a year1. That is 3.5% above the New Mexico statewide median of $62,640, and 6.7% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #190 of 519. It is the largest market for the job in New Mexico: about 4,080 people, 49% of the New Mexico total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Albuquerque, NM. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Albuquerque against New Mexico and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,880 | $64,860 | $94,030 | |
| New Mexico | $40,540 | $62,640 | $92,410 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Albuquerque earns $52,910–$79,000. The top tenth earns $94,030 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.3 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $26,090 wide, against $28,010 across New Mexico and $29,140 nationally: employers in Albuquerque pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,880 | $3,740 | $21.58 | $57,910 |
| 25th percentile | $52,910 | $4,409 | $25.44 | $68,271 |
| Median | $64,860 | $5,405 | $31.18 | $83,690 |
| 75th percentile | $79,000 | $6,583 | $37.98 | $101,935 |
| 90th percentile | $94,030 | $7,836 | $45.21 | $121,329 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $11,950 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,140, or about $18,245 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Albuquerque, and the New Mexico statewide median of $62,640 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Albuquerque
At the $64,860 median, a local hire costs about $83,690 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,830 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Albuquerque
Of the 17 roles we track in Albuquerque, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between executive assistants ($73,160) and marketing specialists ($62,040). Project Coordinator is the highest at $106,730.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +13.0% | 2,250 | |
| Executive Assistant | +12.8% | 1,160 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 4,080 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -4.3% | 900 | |
| Paralegal | -8.5% | 1,070 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Albuquerque (-6.7%), between customer support specialists (-6.7%) and virtual receptionists (-7.0%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 8.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Albuquerque, 8.7% across New Mexico and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in New Mexico
Across the 6 areas of New Mexico with data for this job, the median runs from $59,540 in the Northern New Mexico nonmetro area to $65,760 in Santa Fe, a gap of $6,220 a year. No other area in New Mexico has as many office managers, and 4 of the other 5 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Albuquerque | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | +1.4% | 610 | |
| Albuquerque, NM | this area | 4,080 | |
| Farmington, NM | -4.0% | 370 | |
| Eastern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | -6.6% | 1,620 | |
| Las Cruces, NM | -7.8% | 640 | |
| Northern New Mexico (Nonmetro) | -8.2% | 710 |
Albuquerque against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Albuquerque is #64 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside New Mexico, Ann Arbor and Ogden pay just above Albuquerque and Boise City and Grand Rapids-Wyoming just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Albuquerque. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Albuquerque | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +13.1% | 4,050 | jobs | |
| Ogden, UT | +0.1% | 2,390 | pay | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | +0.0% | 1,330 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | this area | 4,080 | ||
| Boise City, ID | -0.0% | 4,010 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | -0.0% | 4,110 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -4.9% | 4,060 | jobs | |
| El Paso, TX | -10.7% | 4,050 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Albuquerque, NM?
About $83,690 a year at the median, or $6,974 a month: $64,860 in pay plus about $18,830 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Albuquerque?
The median was $64,860 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,880, the 90th $94,030, and the middle half earned $52,910 to $79,000.
Is Albuquerque cheaper than the rest of New Mexico for office managers?
No, it costs more: a median of $64,860 against $62,640 statewide. The next area up in New Mexico is Santa Fe at $65,760, the next down Farmington at $62,280.
How many office managers work in Albuquerque?
BLS counts about 4,080 in the May 2025 survey. That is 49% of the New Mexico total of 8,330. No other area in New Mexico has as many.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in Albuquerque?
Yes: $2,820 a year more at the median. The medians are $64,860 and $62,040.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.