What are the main factors that influence an Academy Instructor'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 Academy Instructor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Academy Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academy Instructor's salary?

An Academy Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,106 for beginners, reaching about $51,110 at mid-level, and approach $53,970 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academy Instructor?

Academy Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academy Instructor roles are District of Columbia $62,238, California $62,002, Massachusetts $61,176. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academy Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Academy Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Academy Director: $155,293; Academy Consultant: $80,696; Academy Analyst: $75,889; Academy Manager: $73,960; Academy Coach: $62,164.

Academy Instructor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Academy Instructor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academy Instructor in New Mexico is $52,064 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,174
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,004 to $58,926
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,577

10% $38,577

50% (Median) $52,064

90% $65,174

Academy Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,926	$4,911	$1,133	$28
Average	$52,064	$4,339	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$45,004	$3,750	$865	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Academy Instructor Salaries

An Academy Instructor'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 Academy Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academy Instructor'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): $48,106
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,336
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,110
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,779
Expert (over 8 years): $53,970

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academy Instructor	less than 1 year	$48,106
Early Career Level Academy Instructor	1-2 years	$48,336
Mid-Level Level Academy Instructor	2-4 years	$51,110
Senior-Level Level Academy Instructor	5-8 years	$53,779
Expert Level Academy Instructor	over 8 years	$53,970

How Do Academy Instructor 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 Academy Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,238.
California: $62,002.
Massachusetts: $61,176.

District of Columbia $62,238 California $62,002 Massachusetts $61,176 Washington $60,951 New Jersey $60,928 Alaska $60,849 Connecticut $60,074 New York $59,759

Hawaii $58,753 Rhode Island $58,281 Maryland $57,960 Minnesota $57,522 Colorado $57,353 Illinois $57,297 Oregon $57,083 Delaware $56,926

New Hampshire $56,827 Virginia $56,605 Pennsylvania $55,959 Nevada $55,633 North Dakota $55,526 Michigan $55,358 Wisconsin $55,296 Vermont $55,172

Texas $54,829 Maine $54,807 Arizona $54,773 Ohio $54,734 Georgia $54,216 Indiana $53,958 Wyoming $53,907 Utah $53,829

Iowa $53,795 Kansas $53,525 Louisiana $53,446 North Carolina $53,418 Missouri $53,407 Florida $53,188 Montana $53,070 Nebraska $52,957

Kentucky $52,895 South Carolina $52,671 Tennessee $52,530 Idaho $52,474 New Mexico $52,064 Oklahoma $51,974 Alabama $51,642 South Dakota $51,085

Arkansas $50,782 West Virginia $50,619 Mississippi $50,130

Top Paying Cities for Academy Instructor

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: $52,618
Belen: $52,325
Bernalillo: $52,711

Algodones, NM $52,618

Belen, NM $52,325

Bernalillo, NM $52,711

Bluewater, NM $51,604

Bosque, NM $51,940

Casa Blanca, NM $52,058

Cedar Crest, NM $52,755

Cedarvale, NM $50,686

Cerrillos, NM $52,656

Claunch, NM $50,499

Coyote, NM $51,880

Cuba, NM $51,797

Cubero, NM $52,173

Edgewood, NM $52,519

Estancia, NM $51,893

Gallina, NM $51,609

Counselor, NM $51,641

Grants, NM $51,545

Milan, NM $51,752

Isleta, NM $52,802

Jarales, NM $52,274

Jemez Pueblo, NM $52,365

Jemez Springs, NM $52,204

Laguna, NM $52,428

La Jara, NM $51,739

La Joya, NM $51,619

Lindrith, NM $51,557

Los Lunas, NM $52,602

Mcintosh, NM $52,179

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $51,831

Moriarty, NM $52,003

Mountainair, NM $51,442

Nageezi, NM $51,572

New Laguna, NM $52,148

Paguate, NM $52,183

Pena Blanca, NM $52,766

Peralta, NM $52,685

Placitas, NM $52,712

Ponderosa, NM $52,299

Prewitt, NM $51,589

Regina, NM $51,625

Sandia Park, NM $52,622

Corrales, NM $52,821

San Fidel, NM $51,867

San Rafael, NM $51,646

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $52,623

San Ysidro, NM $52,552

Stanley, NM $51,996

Tijeras, NM $52,629

Tome, NM $52,532

Torreon, NM $52,357

Veguita, NM $51,937

Willard, NM $51,350

Youngsville, NM $51,895

Bosque Farms, NM $52,782

Clines Corners, NM $51,682

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $52,663

Cochiti Lake, NM $52,731

Albuquerque, NM $52,851

Kirtland Afb, NM $52,851

Rio Rancho, NM $52,764

Gallup, NM $51,663

Brimhall, NM $51,517

Church Rock, NM $51,541

Continental Divide, NM $51,505

Crownpoint, NM $51,548

Fence Lake, NM $51,318

Fort Wingate, NM $51,523

Gamerco, NM $51,610

Mentmore, NM $51,530

Mexican Springs, NM $51,524

Ramah, NM $51,429

Rehoboth, NM $51,558

Thoreau, NM $51,561

Tohatchi, NM $51,514

Vanderwagen, NM $51,524

Zuni, NM $51,512

Navajo, NM $51,582

Jamestown, NM $51,454

Pinehill, NM $51,390

Sheep Springs, NM $51,569

Smith Lake, NM $51,762

Yatahey, NM $51,551

Farmington, NM $51,799

Aztec, NM $51,894

Blanco, NM $51,652

Bloomfield, NM $51,591

Flora Vista, NM $51,852

Fruitland, NM $51,528

Kirtland, NM $51,853

La Plata, NM $51,871

Navajo Dam, NM $51,848

Shiprock, NM $51,776

Waterflow, NM $51,750

Newcomb, NM $51,538

Sanostee, NM $51,571

Santa Fe, NM $53,120

Abiquiu, NM $51,667

Alcalde, NM $52,567

Amalia, NM $51,589

Arroyo Hondo, NM $51,516

Arroyo Seco, NM $51,576

Canjilon, NM $51,508

Canones, NM $51,977

Carson, NM $51,713

Cebolla, NM $51,538

Cerro, NM $51,553

Chama, NM $51,764

Chamisal, NM $52,428

Chimayo, NM $52,796

Cordova, NM $52,707

Costilla, NM $51,805

Taos Ski Valley, NM $51,412

Dixon, NM $52,378

Dulce, NM $51,763

El Prado, NM $51,621

El Rito, NM $51,858

Embudo, NM $52,109

Espanola, NM $52,732

Glorieta, NM $52,916

Hernandez, NM $52,242

Ilfeld, NM $52,427

La Madera, NM $51,767

Lamy, NM $52,714

Llano, NM $52,322

Los Alamos, NM $52,839

White Rock, NM $52,938

Medanales, NM $52,300

Ojo Caliente, NM $51,992

Los Ojos, NM $51,637

Pecos, NM $52,751

Penasco, NM $52,127

Petaca, NM $51,460

Questa, NM $51,608

Ranchos De Taos, NM $51,880

Red River, NM $51,460

Ribera, NM $51,791

Rowe, NM $52,477

San Cristobal, NM $51,459

San Jose, NM $52,347

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $52,603

Santa Cruz, NM $52,778

Serafina, NM $51,661

Taos, NM $51,591

Tererro, NM $52,920

Tesuque, NM $53,120

Tierra Amarilla, NM $51,591

Trampas, NM $52,084

Tres Piedras, NM $51,446

Truchas, NM $52,559

Vadito, NM $52,058

Valdez, NM $51,497

Vallecitos, NM $51,457

Velarde, NM $52,299

Villanueva, NM $51,691

Spaceport City, NM $50,637

Las Vegas, NM $51,253

Angel Fire, NM $51,404

Anton Chico, NM $51,164

Buena Vista, NM $51,634

Chacon, NM $51,671

Cimarron, NM $51,324

Cleveland, NM $52,037

Eagle Nest, NM $51,363

Guadalupita, NM $51,591

Holman, NM $51,904

La Loma, NM $51,078

Maxwell, NM $51,341

Miami, NM $51,230

Mills, NM $51,048

Montezuma, NM $52,301

Mora, NM $52,110

Mosquero, NM $51,004

Ocate, NM $51,286

Ojo Feliz, NM $51,421

Rainsville, NM $51,646

Raton, NM $51,471

Rociada, NM $52,328

Roy, NM $51,060

Sapello, NM $51,874

Solano, NM $50,997

Springer, NM $51,208

Ute Park, NM $51,348

Valmora, NM $51,210

Wagon Mound, NM $51,151

Watrous, NM $51,227

Socorro, NM $51,109

Aragon, NM $51,263

Datil, NM $51,052

Lemitar, NM $51,346

Luna, NM $51,354

Magdalena, NM $51,056

Pie Town, NM $51,226

Polvadera, NM $51,470

Quemado, NM $51,332

Reserve, NM $51,240

San Acacia, NM $51,555

San Antonio, NM $50,826

Truth Or Consequences, NM $50,815

Arrey, NM $50,807

Caballo, NM $50,842

Derry, NM $50,583

Elephant Butte, NM $50,947

Garfield, NM $50,436

Hatch, NM $49,628

Monticello, NM $50,812

Rincon, NM $49,342

Salem, NM $50,279

Williamsburg, NM $50,879

Winston, NM $50,849

Las Cruces, NM $48,696

White Sands Missile Range, NM $48,856

Santa Teresa, NM $49,211

Playas, NM $51,050

Animas, NM $51,175

Anthony, NM $49,200

Arenas Valley, NM $51,085

Bayard, NM $51,038

Berino, NM $48,976

Buckhorn, NM $51,091

Santa Clara, NM $51,127

Chamberino, NM $49,028

Cliff, NM $51,032

Columbus, NM $50,894

Deming, NM $50,906

Dona Ana, NM $48,698

Fairacres, NM $48,844

Faywood, NM $50,883

Fort Bayard, NM $51,078

Gila, NM $50,956

Glenwood, NM $50,996

Hachita, NM $50,894

Hanover, NM $50,905

Hillsboro, NM $50,801

Hurley, NM $51,003

La Mesa, NM $49,628

Lordsburg, NM $51,012

Mesilla, NM $48,698

Mesilla Park, NM $48,703

Mesquite, NM $48,744

Mimbres, NM $50,945

Mule Creek, NM $51,083

Organ, NM $48,728

Pinos Altos, NM $51,030

Radium Springs, NM $48,717

Redrock, NM $50,901

Rodeo, NM $51,240

San Miguel, NM $48,726

Silver City, NM $51,031

Sunland Park, NM $48,949

Tyrone, NM $51,182

Vado, NM $48,764

Chaparral, NM $49,379

Clovis, NM $50,933

Cannon Afb, NM $50,821

Broadview, NM $50,785

Causey, NM $50,698

Crossroads, NM $50,577

Dora, NM $50,818

Elida, NM $50,607

Floyd, NM $50,730

Fort Sumner, NM $50,689

Grady, NM $50,833

House, NM $50,793

Kenna, NM $50,608

Lingo, NM $50,694

Melrose, NM $50,801

Milnesand, NM $50,587

Pep, NM $50,657

Portales, NM $50,842

Rogers, NM $50,671

Saint Vrain, NM $50,834

Taiban, NM $50,672

Texico, NM $50,853

Yeso, NM $50,488

Roswell, NM $50,546

Artesia, NM $50,646

Caprock, NM $50,544

Carlsbad, NM $50,680

Dexter, NM $50,582

Eunice, NM $50,725

Hagerman, NM $50,608

Hobbs, NM $50,799

Hope, NM $50,422

Jal, NM $50,665

Lake Arthur, NM $50,524

Lakewood, NM $50,599

Loco Hills, NM $50,693

Loving, NM $50,667

Lovington, NM $50,750

Mcdonald, NM $50,612

Malaga, NM $50,617

Maljamar, NM $50,568

Monument, NM $50,687

Tatum, NM $50,644

Whites City, NM $50,729

Carrizozo, NM $50,307

Alamogordo, NM $50,147

Alto, NM $50,314

Bent, NM $50,156

Capitan, NM $50,197

Cloudcroft, NM $50,151

Corona, NM $50,526

Encino, NM $50,931

Fort Stanton, NM $50,219

Glencoe, NM $50,183

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $50,141

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $50,141

Hondo, NM $50,229

La Luz, NM $50,141

Lincoln, NM $50,083

Mayhill, NM $50,255

Mescalero, NM $50,164

Nogal, NM $50,379

Orogrande, NM $50,166

Picacho, NM $50,218

Pinon, NM $50,407

Ruidoso, NM $50,410

Ruidoso Downs, NM $50,341

Sacramento, NM $50,186

San Patricio, NM $50,246

Sunspot, NM $50,141

Timberon, NM $50,250

Tinnie, NM $50,189

Tularosa, NM $50,174

Vaughn, NM $50,726

Weed, NM $50,248

Tucumcari, NM $50,978

Amistad, NM $50,912

Bard, NM $50,831

Capulin, NM $51,406

Clayton, NM $51,011

Conchas Dam, NM $51,057

Cuervo, NM $50,812

Des Moines, NM $51,204

Folsom, NM $51,283

Garita, NM $50,960

Gladstone, NM $51,062

Grenville, NM $51,052

Logan, NM $50,976

Mcalister, NM $50,818

Nara Visa, NM $50,856

Newkirk, NM $50,912

Quay, NM $50,941

San Jon, NM $50,886

Santa Rosa, NM $50,941

Sedan, NM $50,959

Trementina, NM $50,957

Academy Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academy Instructor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Academy Instructor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academy Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academy Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$62,476	$30.0	20%
Software & Networking	$62,476	$30.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$57,270	$28.0	10%

Academy Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academy Instructor'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.

$45,004

Average $52,064/year

$58,926

$3,750

Average $4,339/month

$4,911

$865

Average $1,001/week

$1,133

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,926	$4,911	$1,133	$28
Average	$52,064	$4,339	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$45,004	$3,750	$865	$22

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