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Average Pay
$
20.1
Hourly
Low
$
15
High
$
33
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in Santa Fe?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in Santa Fe is $20.1 per hour, which is equal to $41809 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 68 recent job postings for medical assistants in Santa Fe.

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

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$
29.2
New York
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$
29.1
New York
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$
29.3
New York
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Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in Santa Fe

Certified medical assistants in Santa Fe earn more on average than those without certification
81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA. 
Certification in New Mexico can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in Santa Fe

In Santa Fe, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is cardiology, with an average pay of $19.08 per hour. Followed by family medicine with $19.01 and pediatrics with $18.66 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
cardiology
$
19.08
/hr
$
19.08
/hr
2.
family medicine
$
19.01
/hr
$
19.01
/hr
3.
pediatrics
$
18.66
/hr
$
18.66
/hr
4.
urgent care
$
18.15
/hr
$
18.15
/hr
5.
dermatology
$
17.61
/hr
$
17.61
/hr
6.
primary care
$
17.41
/hr
$
17.41
/hr
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Job Openings

CHRISTUS Health

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Full Time
Santa Fe
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CHRISTUS Health

Medical Assistant Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Full Time
Santa Fe
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