Healthcare jobs in Las Cruces, NM
Medical assistant jobs in Las Cruces, NM
22 open medical assistant jobs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at 8 employers, typically posting $21.59–$26.75 an hour. Room patients, take vital signs and history, give injections and keep the clinic running.
- 25th percentile$21.59/hr
- Median (50th)$24/hr
- 75th percentile$26.75/hr
- Distinct posted rates3
- Jobs stating an hourly rate3
- Employers3
The median is the middle of the 3 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $21.59–$26.75 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest medical assistant jobs in Las Cruces
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
- $20–$39/hr
$16.37–$22/hr
$22–$26/hr
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Medical assistants occupations in Las Cruces
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What medical assistant jobs pay in Las Cruces
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 3 posted hourly rates from 3 employers, median $24/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $18.10 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Las Cruces, NM area) | $37,650 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Las Cruces, NM area) | 720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $40.05 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Las Cruces, NM area) | $83,310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Las Cruces, NM area) | 1,280 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $36.71 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Las Cruces, NM area) | $76,350 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Las Cruces, NM area) | 310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks(43-4171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 43-4171)) | $16.00 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Las Cruces, NM area) | $33,280 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Las Cruces, NM area) | 620 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $36.44 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Las Cruces, NM area) | $75,800 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Las Cruces, NM area) | 70 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Pharmacists(29-1051 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1051)) | $65.34 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Las Cruces, NM area) | $135,900 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Las Cruces, NM area) | 120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $57.86 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Las Cruces, NM area) | $120,350 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Las Cruces, NM area) | 200 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $29.65 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Las Cruces, NM area) | $61,670 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Las Cruces, NM area) | 250 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $29.43 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Las Cruces, NM area) | $61,220 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Las Cruces, NM area) | 100 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Las Cruces, NM area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $13.39 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Las Cruces, NM area) | $27,840 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Las Cruces, NM area) | 6,430 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Las Cruces, NM area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Las Cruces, NM metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Medical assistants in Las Cruces, NM
Medical assistant jobs in Las Cruces, NM: common questions
What do medical assistant jobs in Las Cruces, NM pay?
Across 3 open medical assistant jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 3 employers, the middle half pays $21.59–$26.75 an hour, median $24.
Who has the most medical assistant jobs in Las Cruces, NM?
By open jobs on this board: LifePoint Health (9), Three Crosses Regional Hospital (6) and CHRISTUS Health (2).
What do you need to get hired?
A medical assisting program or on-the-job training; certification (CMA, RMA or CCMA) is often preferred. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Las Cruces, NM, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Las Cruces, NM metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Medical assistant jobs in Las Cruces, NM. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/new-mexico/las-cruces/medical-assistants