What are the main factors that influence an Academic Affairs Assistant'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 Academic Affairs Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Affairs Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Affairs Assistant's salary?

An Academic Affairs Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,087 for beginners, reaching about $33,946 at mid-level, and approach $34,941 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Affairs Assistant?

Academic Affairs Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Affairs Assistant roles are District of Columbia $40,976, California $40,821, Massachusetts $40,277. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Affairs Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Academic Affairs Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs: $259,525; Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs: $256,022; Dean of Academic Affairs: $213,932; Director of Academic Affairs: $207,256; Assistant Director of Academic Affairs: $148,288.

Academic Affairs Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Academic Affairs Assistant make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Affairs Assistant in New Mexico is $34,278 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, an Academic Affairs Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,839
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,236 to $36,665
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,378

10% $30,378

50% (Median) $34,278

90% $38,839

Academic Affairs Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,665	$3,055	$705	$18
Average	$34,278	$2,856	$659	$16
25th Percentile	$32,236	$2,686	$620	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Affairs Assistant Salaries

An Academic Affairs Assistant'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 Academic Affairs Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Affairs Assistant'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): $33,087
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,150
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $33,946
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,875
Expert (over 8 years): $34,941

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Affairs Assistant	less than 1 year	$33,087
Early Career Level Academic Affairs Assistant	1-2 years	$33,150
Mid-Level Level Academic Affairs Assistant	2-4 years	$33,946
Senior-Level Level Academic Affairs Assistant	5-8 years	$34,875
Expert Level Academic Affairs Assistant	over 8 years	$34,941

How Do Academic Affairs Assistant 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 Academic Affairs Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $40,976.
California: $40,821.
Massachusetts: $40,277.

District of Columbia $40,976 California $40,821 Massachusetts $40,277 Washington $40,129 New Jersey $40,114 Alaska $40,062 Connecticut $39,552 New York $39,344

Hawaii $38,682 Rhode Island $38,371 Maryland $38,160 Minnesota $37,871 Colorado $37,760 Illinois $37,723 Oregon $37,583 Delaware $37,479

New Hampshire $37,414 Virginia $37,268 Pennsylvania $36,843 Nevada $36,628 North Dakota $36,558 Michigan $36,447 Wisconsin $36,406 Vermont $36,324

Texas $36,099 Maine $36,084 Arizona $36,062 Ohio $36,036 Georgia $35,695 Indiana $35,525 Wyoming $35,492 Utah $35,440

Iowa $35,418 Kansas $35,240 Louisiana $35,188 North Carolina $35,170 Missouri $35,162 Florida $35,018 Montana $34,940 Nebraska $34,866

Kentucky $34,826 South Carolina $34,678 Tennessee $34,585 Idaho $34,548 New Mexico $34,278 Oklahoma $34,219 Alabama $34,000 South Dakota $33,634

Arkansas $33,434 West Virginia $33,327 Mississippi $33,005

Top Paying Cities for Academic Affairs Assistant

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: $34,643
Belen: $34,450
Bernalillo: $34,704

Algodones, NM $34,643

Belen, NM $34,450

Bernalillo, NM $34,704

Bluewater, NM $33,975

Bosque, NM $34,197

Casa Blanca, NM $34,274

Cedar Crest, NM $34,733

Cedarvale, NM $33,371

Cerrillos, NM $34,668

Claunch, NM $33,247

Coyote, NM $34,157

Cuba, NM $34,102

Cubero, NM $34,350

Edgewood, NM $34,578

Estancia, NM $34,166

Gallina, NM $33,978

Counselor, NM $34,000

Grants, NM $33,937

Milan, NM $34,072

Isleta, NM $34,764

Jarales, NM $34,417

Jemez Pueblo, NM $34,476

Jemez Springs, NM $34,370

Laguna, NM $34,518

La Jara, NM $34,064

La Joya, NM $33,985

Lindrith, NM $33,944

Los Lunas, NM $34,632

Mcintosh, NM $34,354

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $34,125

Moriarty, NM $34,238

Mountainair, NM $33,869

Nageezi, NM $33,954

New Laguna, NM $34,333

Paguate, NM $34,357

Pena Blanca, NM $34,740

Peralta, NM $34,687

Placitas, NM $34,705

Ponderosa, NM $34,433

Prewitt, NM $33,965

Regina, NM $33,989

Sandia Park, NM $34,646

Corrales, NM $34,776

San Fidel, NM $34,148

San Rafael, NM $34,003

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $34,646

San Ysidro, NM $34,599

Stanley, NM $34,233

Tijeras, NM $34,650

Tome, NM $34,586

Torreon, NM $34,471

Veguita, NM $34,194

Willard, NM $33,808

Youngsville, NM $34,167

Bosque Farms, NM $34,751

Clines Corners, NM $34,027

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $34,672

Cochiti Lake, NM $34,717

Albuquerque, NM $34,796

Kirtland Afb, NM $34,796

Rio Rancho, NM $34,739

Gallup, NM $34,014

Brimhall, NM $33,918

Church Rock, NM $33,934

Continental Divide, NM $33,910

Crownpoint, NM $33,938

Fence Lake, NM $33,787

Fort Wingate, NM $33,922

Gamerco, NM $33,979

Mentmore, NM $33,927

Mexican Springs, NM $33,923

Ramah, NM $33,860

Rehoboth, NM $33,945

Thoreau, NM $33,947

Tohatchi, NM $33,916

Vanderwagen, NM $33,923

Zuni, NM $33,914

Navajo, NM $33,961

Jamestown, NM $33,876

Pinehill, NM $33,834

Sheep Springs, NM $33,953

Smith Lake, NM $34,079

Yatahey, NM $33,940

Farmington, NM $34,104

Aztec, NM $34,166

Blanco, NM $34,007

Bloomfield, NM $33,967

Flora Vista, NM $34,139

Fruitland, NM $33,925

Kirtland, NM $34,139

La Plata, NM $34,151

Navajo Dam, NM $34,136

Shiprock, NM $34,089

Waterflow, NM $34,071

Newcomb, NM $33,932

Sanostee, NM $33,953

Santa Fe, NM $34,974

Abiquiu, NM $34,017

Alcalde, NM $34,609

Amalia, NM $33,965

Arroyo Hondo, NM $33,917

Arroyo Seco, NM $33,957

Canjilon, NM $33,912

Canones, NM $34,221

Carson, NM $34,047

Cebolla, NM $33,932

Cerro, NM $33,942

Chama, NM $34,081

Chamisal, NM $34,518

Chimayo, NM $34,760

Cordova, NM $34,701

Costilla, NM $34,108

Taos Ski Valley, NM $33,849

Dixon, NM $34,485

Dulce, NM $34,080

El Prado, NM $33,987

El Rito, NM $34,142

Embudo, NM $34,307

Espanola, NM $34,718

Glorieta, NM $34,839

Hernandez, NM $34,395

Ilfeld, NM $34,517

La Madera, NM $34,082

Lamy, NM $34,706

Llano, NM $34,448

Los Alamos, NM $34,788

White Rock, NM $34,854

Medanales, NM $34,433

Ojo Caliente, NM $34,231

Los Ojos, NM $33,997

Pecos, NM $34,730

Penasco, NM $34,320

Petaca, NM $33,880

Questa, NM $33,978

Ranchos De Taos, NM $34,157

Red River, NM $33,881

Ribera, NM $34,099

Rowe, NM $34,550

San Cristobal, NM $33,880

San Jose, NM $34,465

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $34,633

Santa Cruz, NM $34,748

Serafina, NM $34,012

Taos, NM $33,967

Tererro, NM $34,841

Tesuque, NM $34,974

Tierra Amarilla, NM $33,967

Trampas, NM $34,292

Tres Piedras, NM $33,871

Truchas, NM $34,604

Vadito, NM $34,274

Valdez, NM $33,905

Vallecitos, NM $33,879

Velarde, NM $34,433

Villanueva, NM $34,033

Spaceport City, NM $33,339

Las Vegas, NM $33,744

Angel Fire, NM $33,844

Anton Chico, NM $33,686

Buena Vista, NM $33,995

Chacon, NM $34,019

Cimarron, NM $33,791

Cleveland, NM $34,260

Eagle Nest, NM $33,816

Guadalupita, NM $33,967

Holman, NM $34,173

La Loma, NM $33,629

Maxwell, NM $33,802

Miami, NM $33,729

Mills, NM $33,609

Montezuma, NM $34,434

Mora, NM $34,309

Mosquero, NM $33,580

Ocate, NM $33,766

Ojo Feliz, NM $33,855

Rainsville, NM $34,003

Raton, NM $33,887

Rociada, NM $34,452

Roy, NM $33,617

Sapello, NM $34,153

Solano, NM $33,576

Springer, NM $33,715

Ute Park, NM $33,807

Valmora, NM $33,716

Wagon Mound, NM $33,677

Watrous, NM $33,727

Socorro, NM $33,649

Aragon, NM $33,751

Datil, NM $33,612

Lemitar, NM $33,806

Luna, NM $33,811

Magdalena, NM $33,614

Pie Town, NM $33,726

Polvadera, NM $33,887

Quemado, NM $33,796

Reserve, NM $33,736

San Acacia, NM $33,943

San Antonio, NM $33,463

Truth Or Consequences, NM $33,456

Arrey, NM $33,450

Caballo, NM $33,473

Derry, NM $33,303

Elephant Butte, NM $33,543

Garfield, NM $33,206

Hatch, NM $32,674

Monticello, NM $33,454

Rincon, NM $32,486

Salem, NM $33,103

Williamsburg, NM $33,498

Winston, NM $33,478

Las Cruces, NM $32,061

White Sands Missile Range, NM $32,166

Santa Teresa, NM $32,400

Playas, NM $33,611

Animas, NM $33,693

Anthony, NM $32,392

Arenas Valley, NM $33,633

Bayard, NM $33,602

Berino, NM $32,245

Buckhorn, NM $33,637

Santa Clara, NM $33,661

Chamberino, NM $32,279

Cliff, NM $33,598

Columbus, NM $33,508

Deming, NM $33,516

Dona Ana, NM $32,062

Fairacres, NM $32,158

Faywood, NM $33,500

Fort Bayard, NM $33,629

Gila, NM $33,549

Glenwood, NM $33,575

Hachita, NM $33,508

Hanover, NM $33,515

Hillsboro, NM $33,447

Hurley, NM $33,580

La Mesa, NM $32,674

Lordsburg, NM $33,586

Mesilla, NM $32,062

Mesilla Park, NM $32,065

Mesquite, NM $32,092

Mimbres, NM $33,542

Mule Creek, NM $33,632

Organ, NM $32,082

Pinos Altos, NM $33,598

Radium Springs, NM $32,075

Redrock, NM $33,512

Rodeo, NM $33,736

San Miguel, NM $32,080

Silver City, NM $33,598

Sunland Park, NM $32,228

Tyrone, NM $33,698

Vado, NM $32,105

Chaparral, NM $32,510

Clovis, NM $33,534

Cannon Afb, NM $33,460

Broadview, NM $33,436

Causey, NM $33,379

Crossroads, NM $33,299

Dora, NM $33,458

Elida, NM $33,319

Floyd, NM $33,400

Fort Sumner, NM $33,373

Grady, NM $33,468

House, NM $33,441

Kenna, NM $33,319

Lingo, NM $33,376

Melrose, NM $33,447

Milnesand, NM $33,306

Pep, NM $33,351

Portales, NM $33,474

Rogers, NM $33,361

Saint Vrain, NM $33,468

Taiban, NM $33,361

Texico, NM $33,481

Yeso, NM $33,240

Roswell, NM $33,279

Artesia, NM $33,345

Caprock, NM $33,277

Carlsbad, NM $33,367

Dexter, NM $33,303

Eunice, NM $33,396

Hagerman, NM $33,319

Hobbs, NM $33,445

Hope, NM $33,197

Jal, NM $33,357

Lake Arthur, NM $33,264

Lakewood, NM $33,314

Loco Hills, NM $33,375

Loving, NM $33,358

Lovington, NM $33,413

Mcdonald, NM $33,322

Malaga, NM $33,326

Maljamar, NM $33,293

Monument, NM $33,371

Tatum, NM $33,343

Whites City, NM $33,399

Carrizozo, NM $33,121

Alamogordo, NM $33,016

Alto, NM $33,126

Bent, NM $33,022

Capitan, NM $33,049

Cloudcroft, NM $33,018

Corona, NM $33,265

Encino, NM $33,532

Fort Stanton, NM $33,063

Glencoe, NM $33,040

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $33,012

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $33,012

Hondo, NM $33,070

La Luz, NM $33,012

Lincoln, NM $32,974

Mayhill, NM $33,087

Mescalero, NM $33,027

Nogal, NM $33,169

Orogrande, NM $33,029

Picacho, NM $33,063

Pinon, NM $33,187

Ruidoso, NM $33,189

Ruidoso Downs, NM $33,144

Sacramento, NM $33,042

San Patricio, NM $33,081

Sunspot, NM $33,012

Timberon, NM $33,084

Tinnie, NM $33,044

Tularosa, NM $33,034

Vaughn, NM $33,397

Weed, NM $33,083

Tucumcari, NM $33,563

Amistad, NM $33,520

Bard, NM $33,466

Capulin, NM $33,845

Clayton, NM $33,585

Conchas Dam, NM $33,615

Cuervo, NM $33,454

Des Moines, NM $33,712

Folsom, NM $33,764

Garita, NM $33,551

Gladstone, NM $33,618

Grenville, NM $33,612

Logan, NM $33,562

Mcalister, NM $33,458

Nara Visa, NM $33,483

Newkirk, NM $33,520

Quay, NM $33,539

San Jon, NM $33,503

Santa Rosa, NM $33,539

Sedan, NM $33,551

Trementina, NM $33,549

Academic Affairs Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Affairs Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 25% above the average. Conversely, Academic Affairs Assistant positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Academic Affairs Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Academic Affairs Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$42,847	$21.0	25%

Academic Affairs Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Affairs Assistant'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.

$32,236

Average $34,278/year

$36,665

$2,686

Average $2,856/month

$3,055

$620

Average $659/week

$705

$15

Average $16/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,665	$3,055	$705	$18
Average	$34,278	$2,856	$659	$16
25th Percentile	$32,236	$2,686	$620	$15

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