salary$37,650 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,400per year
Jobs in the area720people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Las Cruces?
Expensive. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 40.4% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Las Cruces, NM area is $37,650 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,560 and $45,400.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 40.4% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Cruces, NM metro area.