What are the main factors that influence an Academic Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change An Academic Technician's salary?

An Academic Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,108 for beginners, reaching about $106,803 at mid-level, and approach $159,133 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Technician?

Academic Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Technician roles are District of Columbia $130,251, California $129,757, Massachusetts $128,028. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Technician roles make?

Salaries for Academic Technician level roles vary by specialization: Academic Dean: $168,566; Academic Director: $144,790; Academic Computing Technician: $115,194; Researcher II - Academic: $76,627; Academic Archivist: $74,847.

Academic Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Academic Technician make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Technician in New Mexico is $108,958 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,728
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,820 to $119,307
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,141

10% $99,141

50% (Median) $108,958

90% $128,728

Academic Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,307	$9,942	$2,294	$57
Average	$108,958	$9,080	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$103,820	$8,652	$1,997	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Technician Salaries

An Academic Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Technician'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): $82,108
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,967
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,803
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,487
Expert (over 8 years): $159,133

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Pipeline Control Monitor Technician II	less than 1 year	$82,108
Pipeline Control Monitor Technician III	1-2 years	$95,967
Academic Technician	2-4 years	$106,803
Pipeline Control Monitoring Supervisor	5-8 years	$121,487
Pipeline Control Monitoring Manager	over 8 years	$159,133

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

District of Columbia: $130,251.
California: $129,757.
Massachusetts: $128,028.

District of Columbia $130,251 California $129,757 Massachusetts $128,028 Washington $127,557 New Jersey $127,510 Alaska $127,345 Connecticut $125,722 New York $125,063

Hawaii $122,957 Rhode Island $121,969 Maryland $121,299 Minnesota $120,381 Colorado $120,028 Illinois $119,910 Oregon $119,463 Delaware $119,134

New Hampshire $118,927 Virginia $118,463 Pennsylvania $117,111 Nevada $116,428 North Dakota $116,205 Michigan $115,852 Wisconsin $115,722 Vermont $115,464

Texas $114,746 Maine $114,699 Arizona $114,628 Ohio $114,546 Georgia $113,464 Indiana $112,923 Wyoming $112,817 Utah $112,652

Iowa $112,581 Kansas $112,017 Louisiana $111,852 North Carolina $111,793 Missouri $111,770 Florida $111,311 Montana $111,064 Nebraska $110,829

Kentucky $110,699 South Carolina $110,229 Tennessee $109,935 Idaho $109,817 New Mexico $108,958 Oklahoma $108,770 Alabama $108,076 South Dakota $106,911

Arkansas $106,276 West Virginia $105,935 Mississippi $104,911

Top Paying Cities for Academic Technician

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: $110,118
Belen: $109,505
Bernalillo: $110,313

Algodones, NM $110,118

Belen, NM $109,505

Bernalillo, NM $110,313

Bluewater, NM $107,997

Bosque, NM $108,701

Casa Blanca, NM $108,946

Cedar Crest, NM $110,405

Cedarvale, NM $106,076

Cerrillos, NM $110,198

Claunch, NM $105,683

Coyote, NM $108,575

Cuba, NM $108,401

Cubero, NM $109,188

Edgewood, NM $109,912

Estancia, NM $108,602

Gallina, NM $108,006

Counselor, NM $108,074

Grants, NM $107,874

Milan, NM $108,305

Isleta, NM $110,503

Jarales, NM $109,399

Jemez Pueblo, NM $109,589

Jemez Springs, NM $109,251

Laguna, NM $109,722

La Jara, NM $108,279

La Joya, NM $108,029

Lindrith, NM $107,898

Los Lunas, NM $110,085

Mcintosh, NM $109,199

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $108,472

Moriarty, NM $108,832

Mountainair, NM $107,658

Nageezi, NM $107,930

New Laguna, NM $109,135

Paguate, NM $109,209

Pena Blanca, NM $110,429

Peralta, NM $110,259

Placitas, NM $110,316

Ponderosa, NM $109,450

Prewitt, NM $107,964

Regina, NM $108,039

Sandia Park, NM $110,128

Corrales, NM $110,543

San Fidel, NM $108,546

San Rafael, NM $108,084

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $110,129

San Ysidro, NM $109,980

Stanley, NM $108,817

Tijeras, NM $110,142

Tome, NM $109,938

Torreon, NM $109,572

Veguita, NM $108,692

Willard, NM $107,464

Youngsville, NM $108,605

Bosque Farms, NM $110,462

Clines Corners, NM $108,159

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $110,212

Cochiti Lake, NM $110,356

Albuquerque, NM $110,605

Kirtland Afb, NM $110,605

Rio Rancho, NM $110,424

Gallup, NM $108,121

Brimhall, NM $107,815

Church Rock, NM $107,865

Continental Divide, NM $107,789

Crownpoint, NM $107,878

Fence Lake, NM $107,397

Fort Wingate, NM $107,828

Gamerco, NM $108,009

Mentmore, NM $107,842

Mexican Springs, NM $107,829

Ramah, NM $107,631

Rehoboth, NM $107,901

Thoreau, NM $107,906

Tohatchi, NM $107,808

Vanderwagen, NM $107,829

Zuni, NM $107,803

Navajo, NM $107,950

Jamestown, NM $107,682

Pinehill, NM $107,548

Sheep Springs, NM $107,924

Smith Lake, NM $108,326

Yatahey, NM $107,885

Farmington, NM $108,404

Aztec, NM $108,604

Blanco, NM $108,097

Bloomfield, NM $107,969

Flora Vista, NM $108,516

Fruitland, NM $107,837

Kirtland, NM $108,517

La Plata, NM $108,556

Navajo Dam, NM $108,508

Shiprock, NM $108,357

Waterflow, NM $108,302

Newcomb, NM $107,858

Sanostee, NM $107,926

Santa Fe, NM $111,170

Abiquiu, NM $108,129

Alcalde, NM $110,012

Amalia, NM $107,964

Arroyo Hondo, NM $107,812

Arroyo Seco, NM $107,937

Canjilon, NM $107,795

Canones, NM $108,777

Carson, NM $108,225

Cebolla, NM $107,858

Cerro, NM $107,890

Chama, NM $108,331

Chamisal, NM $109,720

Chimayo, NM $110,491

Cordova, NM $110,304

Costilla, NM $108,417

Taos Ski Valley, NM $107,595

Dixon, NM $109,616

Dulce, NM $108,329

El Prado, NM $108,032

El Rito, NM $108,528

Embudo, NM $109,052

Espanola, NM $110,357

Glorieta, NM $110,742

Hernandez, NM $109,331

Ilfeld, NM $109,719

La Madera, NM $108,337

Lamy, NM $110,319

Llano, NM $109,498

Los Alamos, NM $110,580

White Rock, NM $110,789

Medanales, NM $109,452

Ojo Caliente, NM $108,809

Los Ojos, NM $108,065

Pecos, NM $110,397

Penasco, NM $109,091

Petaca, NM $107,695

Questa, NM $108,004

Ranchos De Taos, NM $108,573

Red River, NM $107,696

Ribera, NM $108,389

Rowe, NM $109,823

San Cristobal, NM $107,692

San Jose, NM $109,552

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $110,088

Santa Cruz, NM $110,453

Serafina, NM $108,115

Taos, NM $107,970

Tererro, NM $110,750

Tesuque, NM $111,170

Tierra Amarilla, NM $107,970

Trampas, NM $109,002

Tres Piedras, NM $107,665

Truchas, NM $109,996

Vadito, NM $108,948

Valdez, NM $107,774

Vallecitos, NM $107,689

Velarde, NM $109,450

Villanueva, NM $108,179

Spaceport City, NM $105,974

Las Vegas, NM $107,262

Angel Fire, NM $107,578

Anton Chico, NM $107,076

Buena Vista, NM $108,059

Chacon, NM $108,136

Cimarron, NM $107,410

Cleveland, NM $108,903

Eagle Nest, NM $107,491

Guadalupita, NM $107,970

Holman, NM $108,625

La Loma, NM $106,896

Maxwell, NM $107,446

Miami, NM $107,215

Mills, NM $106,834

Montezuma, NM $109,456

Mora, NM $109,056

Mosquero, NM $106,741

Ocate, NM $107,331

Ojo Feliz, NM $107,614

Rainsville, NM $108,085

Raton, NM $107,717

Rociada, NM $109,511

Roy, NM $106,857

Sapello, NM $108,561

Solano, NM $106,727

Springer, NM $107,168

Ute Park, NM $107,461

Valmora, NM $107,171

Wagon Mound, NM $107,049

Watrous, NM $107,208

Socorro, NM $106,959

Aragon, NM $107,283

Datil, NM $106,841

Lemitar, NM $107,457

Luna, NM $107,474

Magdalena, NM $106,849

Pie Town, NM $107,205

Polvadera, NM $107,716

Quemado, NM $107,428

Reserve, NM $107,235

San Acacia, NM $107,894

San Antonio, NM $106,368

Truth Or Consequences, NM $106,345

Arrey, NM $106,328

Caballo, NM $106,401

Derry, NM $105,860

Elephant Butte, NM $106,622

Garfield, NM $105,552

Hatch, NM $103,861

Monticello, NM $106,340

Rincon, NM $103,263

Salem, NM $105,223

Williamsburg, NM $106,479

Winston, NM $106,417

Las Cruces, NM $101,912

White Sands Missile Range, NM $102,246

Santa Teresa, NM $102,989

Playas, NM $106,837

Animas, NM $107,099

Anthony, NM $102,964

Arenas Valley, NM $106,910

Bayard, NM $106,811

Berino, NM $102,497

Buckhorn, NM $106,922

Santa Clara, NM $106,998

Chamberino, NM $102,604

Cliff, NM $106,798

Columbus, NM $106,511

Deming, NM $106,536

Dona Ana, NM $101,915

Fairacres, NM $102,220

Faywood, NM $106,487

Fort Bayard, NM $106,896

Gila, NM $106,641

Glenwood, NM $106,724

Hachita, NM $106,511

Hanover, NM $106,534

Hillsboro, NM $106,316

Hurley, NM $106,739

La Mesa, NM $103,861

Lordsburg, NM $106,758

Mesilla, NM $101,914

Mesilla Park, NM $101,924

Mesquite, NM $102,012

Mimbres, NM $106,618

Mule Creek, NM $106,907

Organ, NM $101,977

Pinos Altos, NM $106,796

Radium Springs, NM $101,955

Redrock, NM $106,524

Rodeo, NM $107,235

San Miguel, NM $101,973

Silver City, NM $106,797

Sunland Park, NM $102,441

Tyrone, NM $107,114

Vado, NM $102,053

Chaparral, NM $103,340

Clovis, NM $106,592

Cannon Afb, NM $106,357

Broadview, NM $106,282

Causey, NM $106,100

Crossroads, NM $105,848

Dora, NM $106,351

Elida, NM $105,910

Floyd, NM $106,168

Fort Sumner, NM $106,082

Grady, NM $106,383

House, NM $106,298

Kenna, NM $105,911

Lingo, NM $106,092

Melrose, NM $106,316

Milnesand, NM $105,869

Pep, NM $106,014

Portales, NM $106,402

Rogers, NM $106,043

Saint Vrain, NM $106,384

Taiban, NM $106,045

Texico, NM $106,425

Yeso, NM $105,661

Roswell, NM $105,783

Artesia, NM $105,992

Caprock, NM $105,777

Carlsbad, NM $106,062

Dexter, NM $105,858

Eunice, NM $106,156

Hagerman, NM $105,911

Hobbs, NM $106,311

Hope, NM $105,523

Jal, NM $106,031

Lake Arthur, NM $105,736

Lakewood, NM $105,894

Loco Hills, NM $106,089

Loving, NM $106,035

Lovington, NM $106,209

Mcdonald, NM $105,920

Malaga, NM $105,931

Maljamar, NM $105,828

Monument, NM $106,077

Tatum, NM $105,988

Whites City, NM $106,165

Carrizozo, NM $105,282

Alamogordo, NM $104,947

Alto, NM $105,297

Bent, NM $104,967

Capitan, NM $105,053

Cloudcroft, NM $104,955

Corona, NM $105,740

Encino, NM $106,589

Fort Stanton, NM $105,097

Glencoe, NM $105,022

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $104,935

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $104,935

Hondo, NM $105,118

La Luz, NM $104,935

Lincoln, NM $104,813

Mayhill, NM $105,173

Mescalero, NM $104,982

Nogal, NM $105,432

Orogrande, NM $104,988

Picacho, NM $105,096

Pinon, NM $105,491

Ruidoso, NM $105,497

Ruidoso Downs, NM $105,354

Sacramento, NM $105,029

San Patricio, NM $105,154

Sunspot, NM $104,935

Timberon, NM $105,162

Tinnie, NM $105,035

Tularosa, NM $105,004

Vaughn, NM $106,160

Weed, NM $105,160

Tucumcari, NM $106,687

Amistad, NM $106,549

Bard, NM $106,378

Capulin, NM $107,583

Clayton, NM $106,756

Conchas Dam, NM $106,852

Cuervo, NM $106,338

Des Moines, NM $107,158

Folsom, NM $107,324

Garita, NM $106,648

Gladstone, NM $106,862

Grenville, NM $106,842

Logan, NM $106,683

Mcalister, NM $106,352

Nara Visa, NM $106,430

Newkirk, NM $106,548

Quay, NM $106,609

San Jon, NM $106,495

Santa Rosa, NM $106,609

Sedan, NM $106,647

Trementina, NM $106,642

Academic Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Technician'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.

$103,820

Average $108,958/year

$119,307

$8,652

Average $9,080/month

$9,942

$1,997

Average $2,095/week

$2,294

$50

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,307	$9,942	$2,294	$57
Average	$108,958	$9,080	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$103,820	$8,652	$1,997	$50

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