What are the main factors that influence an Academic Credentials 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 Academic Credentials Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Credentials Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Credentials Specialist's salary?

An Academic Credentials Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,672 for beginners, reaching about $52,888 at mid-level, and approach $84,990 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Credentials Specialist?

Academic Credentials Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Credentials Specialist roles are District of Columbia $58,027, California $57,807, Massachusetts $57,036. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Credentials Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Academic Credentials Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Academic Account Specialist: $63,931; Academic Achievement Specialist: $52,082; Academic Support Specialist: $51,988; Academic Records Specialist: $51,497; Academic Program Specialist: $50,982.

Academic Credentials Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Academic Credentials Specialist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Credentials Specialist in New Mexico is $48,541 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,154
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,965 to $52,526
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,710

10% $41,710

50% (Median) $48,541

90% $56,154

Academic Credentials Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,526	$4,377	$1,010	$25
Average	$48,541	$4,045	$933	$23
25th Percentile	$44,965	$3,747	$865	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Credentials Specialist Salaries

An Academic Credentials 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 Academic Credentials Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Credentials 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): $42,672
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,711
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,888
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,476
Expert (over 8 years): $84,990

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	less than 1 year	$42,672
Academic Credentials Specialist	1-2 years	$47,711
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$52,888
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$69,476
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$84,990

How Do Academic Credentials 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 Academic Credentials Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,027.
California: $57,807.
Massachusetts: $57,036.

District of Columbia $58,027 California $57,807 Massachusetts $57,036 Washington $56,827 New Jersey $56,806 Alaska $56,732 Connecticut $56,009 New York $55,715

Hawaii $54,777 Rhode Island $54,337 Maryland $54,038 Minnesota $53,630 Colorado $53,472 Illinois $53,420 Oregon $53,221 Delaware $53,074

New Hampshire $52,982 Virginia $52,775 Pennsylvania $52,173 Nevada $51,869 North Dakota $51,769 Michigan $51,612 Wisconsin $51,554 Vermont $51,439

Texas $51,119 Maine $51,098 Arizona $51,067 Ohio $51,030 Georgia $50,548 Indiana $50,307 Wyoming $50,260 Utah $50,186

Iowa $50,155 Kansas $49,903 Louisiana $49,830 North Carolina $49,804 Missouri $49,793 Florida $49,589 Montana $49,479 Nebraska $49,374

Kentucky $49,316 South Carolina $49,107 Tennessee $48,976 Idaho $48,923 New Mexico $48,541 Oklahoma $48,457 Alabama $48,148 South Dakota $47,629

Arkansas $47,346 West Virginia $47,194 Mississippi $46,738

Top Paying Cities for Academic Credentials 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: $49,058
Belen: $48,784
Bernalillo: $49,144

Algodones, NM $49,058

Belen, NM $48,784

Bernalillo, NM $49,144

Bluewater, NM $48,113

Bosque, NM $48,426

Casa Blanca, NM $48,536

Cedar Crest, NM $49,185

Cedarvale, NM $47,257

Cerrillos, NM $49,093

Claunch, NM $47,082

Coyote, NM $48,370

Cuba, NM $48,292

Cubero, NM $48,643

Edgewood, NM $48,966

Estancia, NM $48,382

Gallina, NM $48,117

Counselor, NM $48,147

Grants, NM $48,058

Milan, NM $48,250

Isleta, NM $49,229

Jarales, NM $48,737

Jemez Pueblo, NM $48,822

Jemez Springs, NM $48,671

Laguna, NM $48,881

La Jara, NM $48,238

La Joya, NM $48,127

Lindrith, NM $48,069

Los Lunas, NM $49,043

Mcintosh, NM $48,648

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $48,324

Moriarty, NM $48,485

Mountainair, NM $47,962

Nageezi, NM $48,083

New Laguna, NM $48,619

Paguate, NM $48,652

Pena Blanca, NM $49,196

Peralta, NM $49,120

Placitas, NM $49,146

Ponderosa, NM $48,760

Prewitt, NM $48,098

Regina, NM $48,131

Sandia Park, NM $49,062

Corrales, NM $49,247

San Fidel, NM $48,357

San Rafael, NM $48,151

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $49,062

San Ysidro, NM $48,996

Stanley, NM $48,478

Tijeras, NM $49,068

Tome, NM $48,977

Torreon, NM $48,814

Veguita, NM $48,422

Willard, NM $47,875

Youngsville, NM $48,384

Bosque Farms, NM $49,211

Clines Corners, NM $48,185

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $49,099

Cochiti Lake, NM $49,163

Albuquerque, NM $49,274

Kirtland Afb, NM $49,274

Rio Rancho, NM $49,194

Gallup, NM $48,168

Brimhall, NM $48,031

Church Rock, NM $48,054

Continental Divide, NM $48,020

Crownpoint, NM $48,060

Fence Lake, NM $47,845

Fort Wingate, NM $48,037

Gamerco, NM $48,118

Mentmore, NM $48,043

Mexican Springs, NM $48,038

Ramah, NM $47,950

Rehoboth, NM $48,070

Thoreau, NM $48,072

Tohatchi, NM $48,028

Vanderwagen, NM $48,038

Zuni, NM $48,026

Navajo, NM $48,092

Jamestown, NM $47,972

Pinehill, NM $47,912

Sheep Springs, NM $48,080

Smith Lake, NM $48,259

Yatahey, NM $48,063

Farmington, NM $48,294

Aztec, NM $48,383

Blanco, NM $48,157

Bloomfield, NM $48,100

Flora Vista, NM $48,344

Fruitland, NM $48,041

Kirtland, NM $48,344

La Plata, NM $48,362

Navajo Dam, NM $48,340

Shiprock, NM $48,273

Waterflow, NM $48,248

Newcomb, NM $48,051

Sanostee, NM $48,081

Santa Fe, NM $49,526

Abiquiu, NM $48,171

Alcalde, NM $49,010

Amalia, NM $48,098

Arroyo Hondo, NM $48,030

Arroyo Seco, NM $48,086

Canjilon, NM $48,022

Canones, NM $48,460

Carson, NM $48,214

Cebolla, NM $48,051

Cerro, NM $48,065

Chama, NM $48,261

Chamisal, NM $48,880

Chimayo, NM $49,224

Cordova, NM $49,140

Costilla, NM $48,300

Taos Ski Valley, NM $47,933

Dixon, NM $48,834

Dulce, NM $48,260

El Prado, NM $48,128

El Rito, NM $48,349

Embudo, NM $48,583

Espanola, NM $49,164

Glorieta, NM $49,335

Hernandez, NM $48,707

Ilfeld, NM $48,880

La Madera, NM $48,264

Lamy, NM $49,147

Llano, NM $48,781

Los Alamos, NM $49,263

White Rock, NM $49,356

Medanales, NM $48,761

Ojo Caliente, NM $48,474

Los Ojos, NM $48,143

Pecos, NM $49,182

Penasco, NM $48,600

Petaca, NM $47,978

Questa, NM $48,116

Ranchos De Taos, NM $48,369

Red River, NM $47,978

Ribera, NM $48,287

Rowe, NM $48,926

San Cristobal, NM $47,977

San Jose, NM $48,805

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $49,044

Santa Cruz, NM $49,207

Serafina, NM $48,165

Taos, NM $48,101

Tererro, NM $49,339

Tesuque, NM $49,526

Tierra Amarilla, NM $48,101

Trampas, NM $48,560

Tres Piedras, NM $47,965

Truchas, NM $49,003

Vadito, NM $48,536

Valdez, NM $48,013

Vallecitos, NM $47,975

Velarde, NM $48,760

Villanueva, NM $48,194

Spaceport City, NM $47,211

Las Vegas, NM $47,785

Angel Fire, NM $47,926

Anton Chico, NM $47,702

Buena Vista, NM $48,140

Chacon, NM $48,174

Cimarron, NM $47,851

Cleveland, NM $48,516

Eagle Nest, NM $47,887

Guadalupita, NM $48,101

Holman, NM $48,392

La Loma, NM $47,622

Maxwell, NM $47,867

Miami, NM $47,764

Mills, NM $47,594

Montezuma, NM $48,762

Mora, NM $48,584

Mosquero, NM $47,553

Ocate, NM $47,816

Ojo Feliz, NM $47,942

Rainsville, NM $48,152

Raton, NM $47,988

Rociada, NM $48,787

Roy, NM $47,605

Sapello, NM $48,364

Solano, NM $47,547

Springer, NM $47,743

Ute Park, NM $47,874

Valmora, NM $47,745

Wagon Mound, NM $47,690

Watrous, NM $47,761

Socorro, NM $47,650

Aragon, NM $47,794

Datil, NM $47,597

Lemitar, NM $47,872

Luna, NM $47,879

Magdalena, NM $47,601

Pie Town, NM $47,760

Polvadera, NM $47,987

Quemado, NM $47,859

Reserve, NM $47,773

San Acacia, NM $48,066

San Antonio, NM $47,387

Truth Or Consequences, NM $47,377

Arrey, NM $47,369

Caballo, NM $47,401

Derry, NM $47,160

Elephant Butte, NM $47,500

Garfield, NM $47,024

Hatch, NM $46,270

Monticello, NM $47,374

Rincon, NM $46,004

Salem, NM $46,877

Williamsburg, NM $47,437

Winston, NM $47,409

Las Cruces, NM $45,401

White Sands Missile Range, NM $45,550

Santa Teresa, NM $45,882

Playas, NM $47,596

Animas, NM $47,713

Anthony, NM $45,871

Arenas Valley, NM $47,628

Bayard, NM $47,584

Berino, NM $45,662

Buckhorn, NM $47,634

Santa Clara, NM $47,668

Chamberino, NM $45,710

Cliff, NM $47,579

Columbus, NM $47,451

Deming, NM $47,462

Dona Ana, NM $45,403

Fairacres, NM $45,539

Faywood, NM $47,440

Fort Bayard, NM $47,622

Gila, NM $47,508

Glenwood, NM $47,546

Hachita, NM $47,451

Hanover, NM $47,461

Hillsboro, NM $47,364

Hurley, NM $47,552

La Mesa, NM $46,270

Lordsburg, NM $47,561

Mesilla, NM $45,403

Mesilla Park, NM $45,407

Mesquite, NM $45,446

Mimbres, NM $47,498

Mule Creek, NM $47,627

Organ, NM $45,431

Pinos Altos, NM $47,577

Radium Springs, NM $45,421

Redrock, NM $47,456

Rodeo, NM $47,773

San Miguel, NM $45,429

Silver City, NM $47,578

Sunland Park, NM $45,637

Tyrone, NM $47,719

Vado, NM $45,464

Chaparral, NM $46,038

Clovis, NM $47,487

Cannon Afb, NM $47,382

Broadview, NM $47,348

Causey, NM $47,267

Crossroads, NM $47,155

Dora, NM $47,379

Elida, NM $47,183

Floyd, NM $47,298

Fort Sumner, NM $47,259

Grady, NM $47,394

House, NM $47,356

Kenna, NM $47,183

Lingo, NM $47,264

Melrose, NM $47,364

Milnesand, NM $47,165

Pep, NM $47,229

Portales, NM $47,402

Rogers, NM $47,242

Saint Vrain, NM $47,394

Taiban, NM $47,243

Texico, NM $47,412

Yeso, NM $47,072

Roswell, NM $47,126

Artesia, NM $47,220

Caprock, NM $47,124

Carlsbad, NM $47,250

Dexter, NM $47,160

Eunice, NM $47,292

Hagerman, NM $47,183

Hobbs, NM $47,362

Hope, NM $47,010

Jal, NM $47,237

Lake Arthur, NM $47,105

Lakewood, NM $47,176

Loco Hills, NM $47,263

Loving, NM $47,238

Lovington, NM $47,316

Mcdonald, NM $47,187

Malaga, NM $47,192

Maljamar, NM $47,146

Monument, NM $47,257

Tatum, NM $47,217

Whites City, NM $47,297

Carrizozo, NM $46,903

Alamogordo, NM $46,754

Alto, NM $46,910

Bent, NM $46,763

Capitan, NM $46,801

Cloudcroft, NM $46,757

Corona, NM $47,107

Encino, NM $47,485

Fort Stanton, NM $46,821

Glencoe, NM $46,787

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $46,748

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $46,748

Hondo, NM $46,830

La Luz, NM $46,748

Lincoln, NM $46,694

Mayhill, NM $46,854

Mescalero, NM $46,769

Nogal, NM $46,970

Orogrande, NM $46,772

Picacho, NM $46,820

Pinon, NM $46,996

Ruidoso, NM $46,999

Ruidoso Downs, NM $46,935

Sacramento, NM $46,790

San Patricio, NM $46,846

Sunspot, NM $46,748

Timberon, NM $46,850

Tinnie, NM $46,793

Tularosa, NM $46,779

Vaughn, NM $47,294

Weed, NM $46,848

Tucumcari, NM $47,529

Amistad, NM $47,467

Bard, NM $47,391

Capulin, NM $47,928

Clayton, NM $47,560

Conchas Dam, NM $47,603

Cuervo, NM $47,374

Des Moines, NM $47,739

Folsom, NM $47,813

Garita, NM $47,511

Gladstone, NM $47,607

Grenville, NM $47,598

Logan, NM $47,527

Mcalister, NM $47,380

Nara Visa, NM $47,414

Newkirk, NM $47,467

Quay, NM $47,494

San Jon, NM $47,443

Santa Rosa, NM $47,494

Sedan, NM $47,511

Trementina, NM $47,509

Academic Credentials Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Credentials 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 Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Academic Credentials Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Credentials Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academic Credentials Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$58,249	$28.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,278	$28.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$55,822	$27.0	15%
Financial Services	$55,822	$27.0	15%
Chemicals	$53,395	$26.0	10%

Academic Credentials Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Credentials 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.

$44,965

Average $48,541/year

$52,526

$3,747

Average $4,045/month

$4,377

$865

Average $933/week

$1,010

$22

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,526	$4,377	$1,010	$25
Average	$48,541	$4,045	$933	$23
25th Percentile	$44,965	$3,747	$865	$22

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