What are the main factors that influence a 501c Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 501c Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for 501c Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 26% above the market median.

How does experience change A 501c Specialist's salary?

A 501c Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,928 for beginners, reaching about $83,579 at mid-level, and approach $91,964 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 501c Specialist?

501c Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 501c Specialist roles are District of Columbia $86,484, California $86,156, Massachusetts $85,008. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 501c Specialist roles make?

Salaries for 501c Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Environmental Compliance Specialist: $85,738; Immigration Specialist: $83,069; Security Specialist: $63,160; IS Specialist: $63,055; Specialist: $48,022.

501c Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does a 501c Specialist make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 501c Specialist in New Mexico is $72,346 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a 501c Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,105
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,594 to $77,454
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,536

10% $57,536

50% (Median) $72,346

90% $82,105

501c Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,454	$6,455	$1,490	$37
Average	$72,346	$6,029	$1,391	$35
25th Percentile	$64,594	$5,383	$1,242	$31

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Key Factors That Influence 501c Specialist Salaries

A 501c Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 501c Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 501c Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,928
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,282
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,579
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,513
Expert (over 8 years): $91,964

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System Documentation Specialist I	less than 1 year	$57,928
501c Specialist	1-2 years	$71,282
System Documentation Specialist III	2-4 years	$83,579
System Documentation Specialist IV	5-8 years	$105,513
System Documentation Supervisor	over 8 years	$91,964

How Do 501c Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 501c Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,484.
California: $86,156.
Massachusetts: $85,008.

District of Columbia $86,484 California $86,156 Massachusetts $85,008 Washington $84,696 New Jersey $84,664 Alaska $84,555 Connecticut $83,477 New York $83,040

Hawaii $81,642 Rhode Island $80,985 Maryland $80,540 Minnesota $79,931 Colorado $79,697 Illinois $79,618 Oregon $79,322 Delaware $79,103

New Hampshire $78,965 Virginia $78,658 Pennsylvania $77,759 Nevada $77,306 North Dakota $77,158 Michigan $76,924 Wisconsin $76,838 Vermont $76,666

Texas $76,189 Maine $76,158 Arizona $76,111 Ohio $76,057 Georgia $75,338 Indiana $74,979 Wyoming $74,908 Utah $74,799

Iowa $74,752 Kansas $74,377 Louisiana $74,268 North Carolina $74,229 Missouri $74,213 Florida $73,909 Montana $73,745 Nebraska $73,588

Kentucky $73,502 South Carolina $73,190 Tennessee $72,995 Idaho $72,917 New Mexico $72,346 Oklahoma $72,221 Alabama $71,760 South Dakota $70,987

Arkansas $70,565 West Virginia $70,339 Mississippi $69,659

Top Paying Cities for 501c Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $73,116
Belen: $72,710
Bernalillo: $73,246

Algodones, NM $73,116

Belen, NM $72,710

Bernalillo, NM $73,246

Bluewater, NM $71,708

Bosque, NM $72,175

Casa Blanca, NM $72,339

Cedar Crest, NM $73,307

Cedarvale, NM $70,433

Cerrillos, NM $73,170

Claunch, NM $70,172

Coyote, NM $72,092

Cuba, NM $71,976

Cubero, NM $72,499

Edgewood, NM $72,980

Estancia, NM $72,110

Gallina, NM $71,714

Counselor, NM $71,759

Grants, NM $71,626

Milan, NM $71,913

Isleta, NM $73,372

Jarales, NM $72,639

Jemez Pueblo, NM $72,765

Jemez Springs, NM $72,541

Laguna, NM $72,853

La Jara, NM $71,896

La Joya, NM $71,729

Lindrith, NM $71,643

Los Lunas, NM $73,095

Mcintosh, NM $72,506

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $72,024

Moriarty, NM $72,263

Mountainair, NM $71,483

Nageezi, NM $71,664

New Laguna, NM $72,463

Paguate, NM $72,513

Pena Blanca, NM $73,323

Peralta, NM $73,210

Placitas, NM $73,248

Ponderosa, NM $72,673

Prewitt, NM $71,686

Regina, NM $71,736

Sandia Park, NM $73,123

Corrales, NM $73,398

San Fidel, NM $72,073

San Rafael, NM $71,766

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $73,124

San Ysidro, NM $73,025

Stanley, NM $72,253

Tijeras, NM $73,132

Tome, NM $72,997

Torreon, NM $72,754

Veguita, NM $72,170

Willard, NM $71,354

Youngsville, NM $72,112

Bosque Farms, NM $73,345

Clines Corners, NM $71,816

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $73,179

Cochiti Lake, NM $73,274

Albuquerque, NM $73,440

Kirtland Afb, NM $73,440

Rio Rancho, NM $73,320

Gallup, NM $71,790

Brimhall, NM $71,587

Church Rock, NM $71,621

Continental Divide, NM $71,570

Crownpoint, NM $71,629

Fence Lake, NM $71,310

Fort Wingate, NM $71,596

Gamerco, NM $71,716

Mentmore, NM $71,605

Mexican Springs, NM $71,596

Ramah, NM $71,465

Rehoboth, NM $71,644

Thoreau, NM $71,648

Tohatchi, NM $71,582

Vanderwagen, NM $71,596

Zuni, NM $71,579

Navajo, NM $71,677

Jamestown, NM $71,499

Pinehill, NM $71,410

Sheep Springs, NM $71,660

Smith Lake, NM $71,927

Yatahey, NM $71,634

Farmington, NM $71,978

Aztec, NM $72,111

Blanco, NM $71,775

Bloomfield, NM $71,689

Flora Vista, NM $72,053

Fruitland, NM $71,602

Kirtland, NM $72,053

La Plata, NM $72,079

Navajo Dam, NM $72,047

Shiprock, NM $71,947

Waterflow, NM $71,910

Newcomb, NM $71,616

Sanostee, NM $71,661

Santa Fe, NM $73,815

Abiquiu, NM $71,796

Alcalde, NM $73,046

Amalia, NM $71,686

Arroyo Hondo, NM $71,586

Arroyo Seco, NM $71,668

Canjilon, NM $71,574

Canones, NM $72,226

Carson, NM $71,860

Cebolla, NM $71,616

Cerro, NM $71,637

Chama, NM $71,930

Chamisal, NM $72,852

Chimayo, NM $73,364

Cordova, NM $73,240

Costilla, NM $71,987

Taos Ski Valley, NM $71,441

Dixon, NM $72,783

Dulce, NM $71,928

El Prado, NM $71,732

El Rito, NM $72,060

Embudo, NM $72,409

Espanola, NM $73,275

Glorieta, NM $73,530

Hernandez, NM $72,594

Ilfeld, NM $72,852

La Madera, NM $71,934

Lamy, NM $73,250

Llano, NM $72,705

Los Alamos, NM $73,423

White Rock, NM $73,562

Medanales, NM $72,674

Ojo Caliente, NM $72,247

Los Ojos, NM $71,753

Pecos, NM $73,302

Penasco, NM $72,435

Petaca, NM $71,507

Questa, NM $71,713

Ranchos De Taos, NM $72,091

Red River, NM $71,508

Ribera, NM $71,968

Rowe, NM $72,920

San Cristobal, NM $71,506

San Jose, NM $72,741

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $73,096

Santa Cruz, NM $73,339

Serafina, NM $71,786

Taos, NM $71,690

Tererro, NM $73,536

Tesuque, NM $73,815

Tierra Amarilla, NM $71,690

Trampas, NM $72,375

Tres Piedras, NM $71,488

Truchas, NM $73,035

Vadito, NM $72,339

Valdez, NM $71,560

Vallecitos, NM $71,503

Velarde, NM $72,673

Villanueva, NM $71,829

Spaceport City, NM $70,365

Las Vegas, NM $71,220

Angel Fire, NM $71,430

Anton Chico, NM $71,097

Buena Vista, NM $71,750

Chacon, NM $71,800

Cimarron, NM $71,318

Cleveland, NM $72,310

Eagle Nest, NM $71,372

Guadalupita, NM $71,690

Holman, NM $72,125

La Loma, NM $70,977

Maxwell, NM $71,343

Miami, NM $71,189

Mills, NM $70,936

Montezuma, NM $72,677

Mora, NM $72,411

Mosquero, NM $70,874

Ocate, NM $71,266

Ojo Feliz, NM $71,454

Rainsville, NM $71,767

Raton, NM $71,522

Rociada, NM $72,713

Roy, NM $70,951

Sapello, NM $72,082

Solano, NM $70,865

Springer, NM $71,157

Ute Park, NM $71,352

Valmora, NM $71,160

Wagon Mound, NM $71,079

Watrous, NM $71,184

Socorro, NM $71,019

Aragon, NM $71,234

Datil, NM $70,940

Lemitar, NM $71,350

Luna, NM $71,361

Magdalena, NM $70,946

Pie Town, NM $71,182

Polvadera, NM $71,521

Quemado, NM $71,330

Reserve, NM $71,202

San Acacia, NM $71,639

San Antonio, NM $70,626

Truth Or Consequences, NM $70,611

Arrey, NM $70,600

Caballo, NM $70,648

Derry, NM $70,289

Elephant Butte, NM $70,795

Garfield, NM $70,085

Hatch, NM $68,962

Monticello, NM $70,608

Rincon, NM $68,565

Salem, NM $69,866

Williamsburg, NM $70,701

Winston, NM $70,659

Las Cruces, NM $67,667

White Sands Missile Range, NM $67,889

Santa Teresa, NM $68,383

Playas, NM $70,938

Animas, NM $71,112

Anthony, NM $68,367

Arenas Valley, NM $70,986

Bayard, NM $70,921

Berino, NM $68,056

Buckhorn, NM $70,994

Santa Clara, NM $71,045

Chamberino, NM $68,128

Cliff, NM $70,912

Columbus, NM $70,722

Deming, NM $70,738

Dona Ana, NM $67,670

Fairacres, NM $67,872

Faywood, NM $70,705

Fort Bayard, NM $70,977

Gila, NM $70,808

Glenwood, NM $70,863

Hachita, NM $70,722

Hanover, NM $70,736

Hillsboro, NM $70,592

Hurley, NM $70,873

La Mesa, NM $68,962

Lordsburg, NM $70,886

Mesilla, NM $67,669

Mesilla Park, NM $67,676

Mesquite, NM $67,734

Mimbres, NM $70,793

Mule Creek, NM $70,984

Organ, NM $67,711

Pinos Altos, NM $70,911

Radium Springs, NM $67,696

Redrock, NM $70,730

Rodeo, NM $71,202

San Miguel, NM $67,708

Silver City, NM $70,911

Sunland Park, NM $68,019

Tyrone, NM $71,122

Vado, NM $67,761

Chaparral, NM $68,616

Clovis, NM $70,776

Cannon Afb, NM $70,619

Broadview, NM $70,569

Causey, NM $70,448

Crossroads, NM $70,281

Dora, NM $70,615

Elida, NM $70,322

Floyd, NM $70,494

Fort Sumner, NM $70,437

Grady, NM $70,636

House, NM $70,580

Kenna, NM $70,323

Lingo, NM $70,444

Melrose, NM $70,592

Milnesand, NM $70,295

Pep, NM $70,391

Portales, NM $70,649

Rogers, NM $70,411

Saint Vrain, NM $70,637

Taiban, NM $70,412

Texico, NM $70,665

Yeso, NM $70,157

Roswell, NM $70,238

Artesia, NM $70,377

Caprock, NM $70,234

Carlsbad, NM $70,423

Dexter, NM $70,288

Eunice, NM $70,486

Hagerman, NM $70,323

Hobbs, NM $70,589

Hope, NM $70,065

Jal, NM $70,403

Lake Arthur, NM $70,207

Lakewood, NM $70,312

Loco Hills, NM $70,441

Loving, NM $70,405

Lovington, NM $70,521

Mcdonald, NM $70,329

Malaga, NM $70,337

Maljamar, NM $70,268

Monument, NM $70,433

Tatum, NM $70,374

Whites City, NM $70,492

Carrizozo, NM $69,905

Alamogordo, NM $69,683

Alto, NM $69,916

Bent, NM $69,696

Capitan, NM $69,753

Cloudcroft, NM $69,688

Corona, NM $70,209

Encino, NM $70,773

Fort Stanton, NM $69,783

Glencoe, NM $69,733

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $69,675

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $69,675

Hondo, NM $69,797

La Luz, NM $69,675

Lincoln, NM $69,594

Mayhill, NM $69,833

Mescalero, NM $69,706

Nogal, NM $70,005

Orogrande, NM $69,710

Picacho, NM $69,782

Pinon, NM $70,044

Ruidoso, NM $70,048

Ruidoso Downs, NM $69,953

Sacramento, NM $69,737

San Patricio, NM $69,820

Sunspot, NM $69,675

Timberon, NM $69,826

Tinnie, NM $69,741

Tularosa, NM $69,721

Vaughn, NM $70,488

Weed, NM $69,824

Tucumcari, NM $70,838

Amistad, NM $70,747

Bard, NM $70,633

Capulin, NM $71,433

Clayton, NM $70,884

Conchas Dam, NM $70,948

Cuervo, NM $70,607

Des Moines, NM $71,151

Folsom, NM $71,261

Garita, NM $70,812

Gladstone, NM $70,954

Grenville, NM $70,941

Logan, NM $70,836

Mcalister, NM $70,616

Nara Visa, NM $70,668

Newkirk, NM $70,746

Quay, NM $70,786

San Jon, NM $70,711

Santa Rosa, NM $70,786

Sedan, NM $70,811

Trementina, NM $70,808

501c Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 501c Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 26% above the average. In contrast, 501c Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 501c Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 501c Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$91,156	$44.0	26%
Aerospace & Defense	$78,857	$38.0	9%
Internet	$77,411	$37.0	7%
Healthcare	$76,687	$37.0	6%
Software & Networking	$76,687	$37.0	6%

501c Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 501c Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$64,594

Average $72,346/year

$77,454

$5,383

Average $6,029/month

$6,455

$1,242

Average $1,391/week

$1,490

$31

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,454	$6,455	$1,490	$37
Average	$72,346	$6,029	$1,391	$35
25th Percentile	$64,594	$5,383	$1,242	$31

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