Our data is based on an analysis of 26 recent job postings for Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Secretaries in Rio Rancho.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in New Mexico by Cities

As of Mar 09, 2026, Rio Rancho is ranked as the New Mexico for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in New Mexico with an average salary of $17.8 per hour.

29.2

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #2 in the United States

29.1

New York

Bar graph showing Certified Medical Assistant salary data ranked #1 in the United States

29.3

New York

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Santa Fe

20.99

/hr

Rio Rancho

17.8

/hr

Albuquerque

16.99

/hr

Belen

14.88

/hr

Las Cruces

14.6

/hr

CMAAs vs. Medical Administrative Assistants in Rio Rancho

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAA) in New Mexico earn higher average salaries than those who are only registered

Most employers prefer Certified Medical Administrative Assistants, who have completed a training program and passed a certification exam

Certification in Rio Rancho can be completed in only a few months, and it can be done online

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in Rio Rancho

Discover how Medical Administrative Assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.

primary care

16.54

/hr

16.54

/hr

billing

16.21

/hr

16.21

/hr

family medicine

15.99

/hr

15.99

/hr

urgent care

15.58

/hr

15.58

/hr

dermatology

15.32

/hr

15.32

/hr

scheduling

15.12

/hr

15.12

/hr

reception

15.09

/hr

15.09

/hr

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Job Openings

Eye Associates of New Mexico

Medical Administrative Assistant

Full Time

20.67

/hr

Rio Rancho

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Eye Associates Of New Mexico

Medical Administrative Assistant

Full Time

Rio Rancho

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Become a Medical Administrative Assistant

Our 3-month, 100% online medical administrative assistant program prepares you to take the NHA's CMAA exam. We offer career coaching and job support services to help you land a full-time job after you earn your certification.

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3-Month Course | 100% Online Classes

Prep for your National NHA CMAA Certification

No Clinical Hours Required

1:1 Support from Enrollment to Employment