What are the main factors that influence an Academic Programs Manager'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 Programs Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Programs Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Programs Manager's salary?

An Academic Programs Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $130,337 for beginners, reaching about $131,729 at mid-level, and approach $134,687 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Programs Manager?

Academic Programs Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Programs Manager roles are District of Columbia $165,298, California $164,671, Massachusetts $162,477. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Programs Manager roles make?

Salaries for Academic Programs Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager, Programs: $149,369; Academic Programs Administrator: $101,480; Assistant Director, Academic Programs: $81,372; Associate Director of Academic Programs: $80,253; Assistant Director for Academic Programs: $79,523.

Academic Programs Manager Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Academic Programs Manager make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Programs Manager in New Mexico is $138,276 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,190
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,160 to $155,504
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,130

10% $115,130

50% (Median) $138,276

90% $171,190

Academic Programs Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,504	$12,959	$2,990	$75
Average	$138,276	$11,523	$2,659	$66
25th Percentile	$126,160	$10,513	$2,426	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Programs Manager Salaries

An Academic Programs Manager'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 Programs Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Programs Manager'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): $130,337
Early Career (1-2 years): $130,859
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $131,729
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,947
Expert (over 8 years): $134,687

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Programs Manager	less than 1 year	$130,337
Early Career Level Academic Programs Manager	1-2 years	$130,859
Mid-Level Level Academic Programs Manager	2-4 years	$131,729
Senior-Level Level Academic Programs Manager	5-8 years	$132,947
Expert Level Academic Programs Manager	over 8 years	$134,687

How Do Academic Programs Manager 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 Programs Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $165,298.
California: $164,671.
Massachusetts: $162,477.

District of Columbia $165,298 California $164,671 Massachusetts $162,477 Washington $161,879 New Jersey $161,820 Alaska $161,611 Connecticut $159,550 New York $158,714

Hawaii $156,042 Rhode Island $154,788 Maryland $153,937 Minnesota $152,773 Colorado $152,325 Illinois $152,175 Oregon $151,608 Delaware $151,190

New Hampshire $150,927 Virginia $150,339 Pennsylvania $148,622 Nevada $147,756 North Dakota $147,473 Michigan $147,025 Wisconsin $146,861 Vermont $146,532

Texas $145,621 Maine $145,562 Arizona $145,472 Ohio $145,368 Georgia $143,994 Indiana $143,307 Wyoming $143,173 Utah $142,964

Iowa $142,874 Kansas $142,158 Louisiana $141,949 North Carolina $141,874 Missouri $141,844 Florida $141,262 Montana $140,948 Nebraska $140,650

Kentucky $140,486 South Carolina $139,888 Tennessee $139,515 Idaho $139,366 New Mexico $138,276 Oklahoma $138,037 Alabama $137,156 South Dakota $135,678

Arkansas $134,872 West Virginia $134,439 Mississippi $133,140

Top Paying Cities for Academic Programs Manager

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: $139,748
Belen: $138,970
Bernalillo: $139,996

Algodones, NM $139,748

Belen, NM $138,970

Bernalillo, NM $139,996

Bluewater, NM $137,056

Bosque, NM $137,949

Casa Blanca, NM $138,261

Cedar Crest, NM $140,112

Cedarvale, NM $134,618

Cerrillos, NM $139,850

Claunch, NM $134,120

Coyote, NM $137,789

Cuba, NM $137,568

Cubero, NM $138,567

Edgewood, NM $139,487

Estancia, NM $137,824

Gallina, NM $137,068

Counselor, NM $137,153

Grants, NM $136,900

Milan, NM $137,448

Isleta, NM $140,236

Jarales, NM $138,836

Jemez Pueblo, NM $139,076

Jemez Springs, NM $138,648

Laguna, NM $139,245

La Jara, NM $137,415

La Joya, NM $137,097

Lindrith, NM $136,931

Los Lunas, NM $139,706

Mcintosh, NM $138,582

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $137,660

Moriarty, NM $138,116

Mountainair, NM $136,626

Nageezi, NM $136,971

New Laguna, NM $138,500

Paguate, NM $138,594

Pena Blanca, NM $140,142

Peralta, NM $139,927

Placitas, NM $139,999

Ponderosa, NM $138,900

Prewitt, NM $137,015

Regina, NM $137,110

Sandia Park, NM $139,760

Corrales, NM $140,287

San Fidel, NM $137,754

San Rafael, NM $137,167

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $139,762

San Ysidro, NM $139,573

Stanley, NM $138,097

Tijeras, NM $139,778

Tome, NM $139,520

Torreon, NM $139,055

Veguita, NM $137,939

Willard, NM $136,380

Youngsville, NM $137,828

Bosque Farms, NM $140,184

Clines Corners, NM $137,262

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $139,868

Cochiti Lake, NM $140,050

Albuquerque, NM $140,366

Kirtland Afb, NM $140,366

Rio Rancho, NM $140,136

Gallup, NM $137,213

Brimhall, NM $136,825

Church Rock, NM $136,889

Continental Divide, NM $136,792

Crownpoint, NM $136,906

Fence Lake, NM $136,295

Fort Wingate, NM $136,841

Gamerco, NM $137,071

Mentmore, NM $136,859

Mexican Springs, NM $136,843

Ramah, NM $136,592

Rehoboth, NM $136,934

Thoreau, NM $136,941

Tohatchi, NM $136,816

Vanderwagen, NM $136,843

Zuni, NM $136,810

Navajo, NM $136,997

Jamestown, NM $136,656

Pinehill, NM $136,486

Sheep Springs, NM $136,964

Smith Lake, NM $137,474

Yatahey, NM $136,915

Farmington, NM $137,573

Aztec, NM $137,827

Blanco, NM $137,183

Bloomfield, NM $137,021

Flora Vista, NM $137,715

Fruitland, NM $136,853

Kirtland, NM $137,716

La Plata, NM $137,766

Navajo Dam, NM $137,704

Shiprock, NM $137,513

Waterflow, NM $137,443

Newcomb, NM $136,880

Sanostee, NM $136,967

Santa Fe, NM $141,083

Abiquiu, NM $137,224

Alcalde, NM $139,614

Amalia, NM $137,015

Arroyo Hondo, NM $136,822

Arroyo Seco, NM $136,980

Canjilon, NM $136,800

Canones, NM $138,046

Carson, NM $137,346

Cebolla, NM $136,880

Cerro, NM $136,921

Chama, NM $137,480

Chamisal, NM $139,244

Chimayo, NM $140,221

Cordova, NM $139,984

Costilla, NM $137,589

Taos Ski Valley, NM $136,546

Dixon, NM $139,111

Dulce, NM $137,477

El Prado, NM $137,101

El Rito, NM $137,730

Embudo, NM $138,396

Espanola, NM $140,051

Glorieta, NM $140,539

Hernandez, NM $138,749

Ilfeld, NM $139,242

La Madera, NM $137,488

Lamy, NM $140,003

Llano, NM $138,961

Los Alamos, NM $140,335

White Rock, NM $140,599

Medanales, NM $138,903

Ojo Caliente, NM $138,086

Los Ojos, NM $137,143

Pecos, NM $140,102

Penasco, NM $138,445

Petaca, NM $136,673

Questa, NM $137,065

Ranchos De Taos, NM $137,788

Red River, NM $136,674

Ribera, NM $137,554

Rowe, NM $139,373

San Cristobal, NM $136,670

San Jose, NM $139,030

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $139,709

Santa Cruz, NM $140,174

Serafina, NM $137,206

Taos, NM $137,022

Tererro, NM $140,550

Tesuque, NM $141,083

Tierra Amarilla, NM $137,022

Trampas, NM $138,331

Tres Piedras, NM $136,635

Truchas, NM $139,593

Vadito, NM $138,263

Valdez, NM $136,773

Vallecitos, NM $136,665

Velarde, NM $138,900

Villanueva, NM $137,288

Spaceport City, NM $134,489

Las Vegas, NM $136,123

Angel Fire, NM $136,525

Anton Chico, NM $135,887

Buena Vista, NM $137,135

Chacon, NM $137,233

Cimarron, NM $136,311

Cleveland, NM $138,206

Eagle Nest, NM $136,414

Guadalupita, NM $137,022

Holman, NM $137,854

La Loma, NM $135,659

Maxwell, NM $136,358

Miami, NM $136,064

Mills, NM $135,580

Montezuma, NM $138,908

Mora, NM $138,400

Mosquero, NM $135,462

Ocate, NM $136,211

Ojo Feliz, NM $136,570

Rainsville, NM $137,168

Raton, NM $136,701

Rociada, NM $138,978

Roy, NM $135,610

Sapello, NM $137,771

Solano, NM $135,444

Springer, NM $136,004

Ute Park, NM $136,376

Valmora, NM $136,008

Wagon Mound, NM $135,853

Watrous, NM $136,055

Socorro, NM $135,740

Aragon, NM $136,150

Datil, NM $135,589

Lemitar, NM $136,371

Luna, NM $136,392

Magdalena, NM $135,599

Pie Town, NM $136,052

Polvadera, NM $136,700

Quemado, NM $136,334

Reserve, NM $136,089

San Acacia, NM $136,925

San Antonio, NM $134,989

Truth Or Consequences, NM $134,960

Arrey, NM $134,938

Caballo, NM $135,030

Derry, NM $134,344

Elephant Butte, NM $135,311

Garfield, NM $133,954

Hatch, NM $131,807

Monticello, NM $134,953

Rincon, NM $131,049

Salem, NM $133,536

Williamsburg, NM $135,130

Winston, NM $135,051

Las Cruces, NM $129,333

White Sands Missile Range, NM $129,757

Santa Teresa, NM $130,701

Playas, NM $135,584

Animas, NM $135,917

Anthony, NM $130,670

Arenas Valley, NM $135,677

Bayard, NM $135,551

Berino, NM $130,077

Buckhorn, NM $135,692

Santa Clara, NM $135,789

Chamberino, NM $130,213

Cliff, NM $135,535

Columbus, NM $135,171

Deming, NM $135,202

Dona Ana, NM $129,338

Fairacres, NM $129,725

Faywood, NM $135,139

Fort Bayard, NM $135,659

Gila, NM $135,335

Glenwood, NM $135,441

Hachita, NM $135,171

Hanover, NM $135,199

Hillsboro, NM $134,923

Hurley, NM $135,460

La Mesa, NM $131,807

Lordsburg, NM $135,484

Mesilla, NM $129,336

Mesilla Park, NM $129,350

Mesquite, NM $129,460

Mimbres, NM $135,307

Mule Creek, NM $135,672

Organ, NM $129,417

Pinos Altos, NM $135,532

Radium Springs, NM $129,389

Redrock, NM $135,187

Rodeo, NM $136,089

San Miguel, NM $129,411

Silver City, NM $135,534

Sunland Park, NM $130,005

Tyrone, NM $135,935

Vado, NM $129,513

Chaparral, NM $131,146

Clovis, NM $135,274

Cannon Afb, NM $134,975

Broadview, NM $134,880

Causey, NM $134,648

Crossroads, NM $134,329

Dora, NM $134,968

Elida, NM $134,408

Floyd, NM $134,735

Fort Sumner, NM $134,626

Grady, NM $135,008

House, NM $134,901

Kenna, NM $134,409

Lingo, NM $134,639

Melrose, NM $134,923

Milnesand, NM $134,356

Pep, NM $134,539

Portales, NM $135,032

Rogers, NM $134,577

Saint Vrain, NM $135,010

Taiban, NM $134,580

Texico, NM $135,062

Yeso, NM $134,091

Roswell, NM $134,247

Artesia, NM $134,512

Caprock, NM $134,239

Carlsbad, NM $134,600

Dexter, NM $134,342

Eunice, NM $134,720

Hagerman, NM $134,409

Hobbs, NM $134,917

Hope, NM $133,917

Jal, NM $134,562

Lake Arthur, NM $134,187

Lakewood, NM $134,387

Loco Hills, NM $134,635

Loving, NM $134,566

Lovington, NM $134,787

Mcdonald, NM $134,420

Malaga, NM $134,435

Maljamar, NM $134,303

Monument, NM $134,620

Tatum, NM $134,506

Whites City, NM $134,732

Carrizozo, NM $133,611

Alamogordo, NM $133,185

Alto, NM $133,630

Bent, NM $133,211

Capitan, NM $133,320

Cloudcroft, NM $133,196

Corona, NM $134,191

Encino, NM $135,269

Fort Stanton, NM $133,376

Glencoe, NM $133,281

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $133,170

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $133,170

Hondo, NM $133,403

La Luz, NM $133,170

Lincoln, NM $133,015

Mayhill, NM $133,472

Mescalero, NM $133,230

Nogal, NM $133,802

Orogrande, NM $133,237

Picacho, NM $133,375

Pinon, NM $133,876

Ruidoso, NM $133,884

Ruidoso Downs, NM $133,702

Sacramento, NM $133,290

San Patricio, NM $133,448

Sunspot, NM $133,170

Timberon, NM $133,458

Tinnie, NM $133,297

Tularosa, NM $133,258

Vaughn, NM $134,724

Weed, NM $133,455

Tucumcari, NM $135,393

Amistad, NM $135,219

Bard, NM $135,002

Capulin, NM $136,531

Clayton, NM $135,481

Conchas Dam, NM $135,604

Cuervo, NM $134,951

Des Moines, NM $135,992

Folsom, NM $136,202

Garita, NM $135,344

Gladstone, NM $135,616

Grenville, NM $135,590

Logan, NM $135,389

Mcalister, NM $134,969

Nara Visa, NM $135,068

Newkirk, NM $135,217

Quay, NM $135,295

San Jon, NM $135,150

Santa Rosa, NM $135,295

Sedan, NM $135,342

Trementina, NM $135,337

Academic Programs Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Programs Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 68% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Academic Programs Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Programs Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academic Programs Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$179,759	$86.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$172,845	$83.0	25%
Financial Services	$165,931	$80.0	20%
Internet	$160,400	$77.0	16%
Biotechnology	$159,018	$76.0	15%

Academic Programs Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Programs Manager'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.

$126,160

Average $138,276/year

$155,504

$10,513

Average $11,523/month

$12,959

$2,426

Average $2,659/week

$2,990

$61

Average $66/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,504	$12,959	$2,990	$75
Average	$138,276	$11,523	$2,659	$66
25th Percentile	$126,160	$10,513	$2,426	$61

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