What are the main factors that influence an Accelerator Engineer'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 Accelerator Engineer?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Accelerator Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accelerator Engineer's salary?

An Accelerator Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,752 for beginners, reaching about $82,516 at mid-level, and approach $86,660 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accelerator Engineer?

Accelerator Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accelerator Engineer roles are District of Columbia $100,293, California $99,912, Massachusetts $98,581. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accelerator Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Accelerator Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Accelerator/GPU Programming: $148,479; Senior Software Accelerator/GPU Programming: $145,609; Accelerator Programs Manager: $144,757; Accelerator Physicist: $101,057; Locomotive Engineer: $81,376.

Accelerator Engineer Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Accelerator Engineer make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accelerator Engineer in New Mexico is $83,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,208 to $93,844
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,117

10% $71,117

50% (Median) $83,897

90% $102,899

Accelerator Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,844	$7,820	$1,805	$45
Average	$83,897	$6,991	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$77,208	$6,434	$1,485	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Accelerator Engineer Salaries

An Accelerator Engineer'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 Accelerator Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accelerator Engineer'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): $79,752
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,941
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,516
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,384
Expert (over 8 years): $86,660

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Accelerator Engineer	less than 1 year	$79,752
Early Career Level Accelerator Engineer	1-2 years	$79,941
Mid-Level Level Accelerator Engineer	2-4 years	$82,516
Senior-Level Level Accelerator Engineer	5-8 years	$86,384
Expert Level Accelerator Engineer	over 8 years	$86,660

How Do Accelerator Engineer 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 Accelerator Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $100,293.
California: $99,912.
Massachusetts: $98,581.

District of Columbia $100,293 California $99,912 Massachusetts $98,581 Washington $98,218 New Jersey $98,182 Alaska $98,055 Connecticut $96,805 New York $96,298

Hawaii $94,677 Rhode Island $93,916 Maryland $93,400 Minnesota $92,693 Colorado $92,421 Illinois $92,331 Oregon $91,986 Delaware $91,733

New Hampshire $91,573 Virginia $91,216 Pennsylvania $90,175 Nevada $89,649 North Dakota $89,477 Michigan $89,206 Wisconsin $89,106 Vermont $88,907

Texas $88,354 Maine $88,318 Arizona $88,263 Ohio $88,200 Georgia $87,367 Indiana $86,950 Wyoming $86,869 Utah $86,742

Iowa $86,687 Kansas $86,253 Louisiana $86,126 North Carolina $86,080 Missouri $86,062 Florida $85,709 Montana $85,519 Nebraska $85,338

Kentucky $85,238 South Carolina $84,876 Tennessee $84,649 Idaho $84,559 New Mexico $83,897 Oklahoma $83,752 Alabama $83,218 South Dakota $82,321

Arkansas $81,832 West Virginia $81,569 Mississippi $80,781

Top Paying Cities for Accelerator Engineer

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: $84,791
Belen: $84,319
Bernalillo: $84,941

Algodones, NM $84,791

Belen, NM $84,319

Bernalillo, NM $84,941

Bluewater, NM $83,157

Bosque, NM $83,699

Casa Blanca, NM $83,888

Cedar Crest, NM $85,012

Cedarvale, NM $81,678

Cerrillos, NM $84,852

Claunch, NM $81,376

Coyote, NM $83,602

Cuba, NM $83,468

Cubero, NM $84,074

Edgewood, NM $84,632

Estancia, NM $83,623

Gallina, NM $83,165

Counselor, NM $83,216

Grants, NM $83,062

Milan, NM $83,395

Isleta, NM $85,087

Jarales, NM $84,237

Jemez Pueblo, NM $84,383

Jemez Springs, NM $84,123

Laguna, NM $84,485

La Jara, NM $83,375

La Joya, NM $83,182

Lindrith, NM $83,081

Los Lunas, NM $84,765

Mcintosh, NM $84,083

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $83,523

Moriarty, NM $83,800

Mountainair, NM $82,896

Nageezi, NM $83,106

New Laguna, NM $84,033

Paguate, NM $84,090

Pena Blanca, NM $85,030

Peralta, NM $84,899

Placitas, NM $84,943

Ponderosa, NM $84,276

Prewitt, NM $83,132

Regina, NM $83,190

Sandia Park, NM $84,798

Corrales, NM $85,118

San Fidel, NM $83,580

San Rafael, NM $83,224

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $84,799

San Ysidro, NM $84,685

Stanley, NM $83,789

Tijeras, NM $84,809

Tome, NM $84,652

Torreon, NM $84,370

Veguita, NM $83,693

Willard, NM $82,747

Youngsville, NM $83,626

Bosque Farms, NM $85,055

Clines Corners, NM $83,282

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $84,863

Cochiti Lake, NM $84,974

Albuquerque, NM $85,166

Kirtland Afb, NM $85,166

Rio Rancho, NM $85,026

Gallup, NM $83,252

Brimhall, NM $83,017

Church Rock, NM $83,056

Continental Divide, NM $82,997

Crownpoint, NM $83,066

Fence Lake, NM $82,695

Fort Wingate, NM $83,027

Gamerco, NM $83,166

Mentmore, NM $83,038

Mexican Springs, NM $83,028

Ramah, NM $82,876

Rehoboth, NM $83,083

Thoreau, NM $83,088

Tohatchi, NM $83,012

Vanderwagen, NM $83,028

Zuni, NM $83,008

Navajo, NM $83,121

Jamestown, NM $82,915

Pinehill, NM $82,811

Sheep Springs, NM $83,101

Smith Lake, NM $83,411

Yatahey, NM $83,071

Farmington, NM $83,471

Aztec, NM $83,625

Blanco, NM $83,234

Bloomfield, NM $83,136

Flora Vista, NM $83,557

Fruitland, NM $83,034

Kirtland, NM $83,558

La Plata, NM $83,588

Navajo Dam, NM $83,550

Shiprock, NM $83,435

Waterflow, NM $83,392

Newcomb, NM $83,050

Sanostee, NM $83,103

Santa Fe, NM $85,600

Abiquiu, NM $83,259

Alcalde, NM $84,709

Amalia, NM $83,132

Arroyo Hondo, NM $83,015

Arroyo Seco, NM $83,111

Canjilon, NM $83,002

Canones, NM $83,758

Carson, NM $83,333

Cebolla, NM $83,050

Cerro, NM $83,075

Chama, NM $83,415

Chamisal, NM $84,484

Chimayo, NM $85,078

Cordova, NM $84,934

Costilla, NM $83,481

Taos Ski Valley, NM $82,848

Dixon, NM $84,404

Dulce, NM $83,413

El Prado, NM $83,185

El Rito, NM $83,566

Embudo, NM $83,970

Espanola, NM $84,974

Glorieta, NM $85,271

Hernandez, NM $84,185

Ilfeld, NM $84,483

La Madera, NM $83,419

Lamy, NM $84,945

Llano, NM $84,313

Los Alamos, NM $85,147

White Rock, NM $85,307

Medanales, NM $84,278

Ojo Caliente, NM $83,782

Los Ojos, NM $83,210

Pecos, NM $85,005

Penasco, NM $84,000

Petaca, NM $82,925

Questa, NM $83,163

Ranchos De Taos, NM $83,601

Red River, NM $82,925

Ribera, NM $83,459

Rowe, NM $84,563

San Cristobal, NM $82,923

San Jose, NM $84,355

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $84,767

Santa Cruz, NM $85,049

Serafina, NM $83,248

Taos, NM $83,137

Tererro, NM $85,277

Tesuque, NM $85,600

Tierra Amarilla, NM $83,137

Trampas, NM $83,931

Tres Piedras, NM $82,902

Truchas, NM $84,696

Vadito, NM $83,889

Valdez, NM $82,985

Vallecitos, NM $82,920

Velarde, NM $84,276

Villanueva, NM $83,298

Spaceport City, NM $81,599

Las Vegas, NM $82,591

Angel Fire, NM $82,835

Anton Chico, NM $82,448

Buena Vista, NM $83,205

Chacon, NM $83,264

Cimarron, NM $82,705

Cleveland, NM $83,855

Eagle Nest, NM $82,768

Guadalupita, NM $83,137

Holman, NM $83,641

La Loma, NM $82,310

Maxwell, NM $82,733

Miami, NM $82,555

Mills, NM $82,262

Montezuma, NM $84,281

Mora, NM $83,973

Mosquero, NM $82,190

Ocate, NM $82,645

Ojo Feliz, NM $82,862

Rainsville, NM $83,225

Raton, NM $82,942

Rociada, NM $84,323

Roy, NM $82,280

Sapello, NM $83,591

Solano, NM $82,179

Springer, NM $82,519

Ute Park, NM $82,744

Valmora, NM $82,521

Wagon Mound, NM $82,427

Watrous, NM $82,550

Socorro, NM $82,358

Aragon, NM $82,608

Datil, NM $82,267

Lemitar, NM $82,742

Luna, NM $82,754

Magdalena, NM $82,273

Pie Town, NM $82,548

Polvadera, NM $82,941

Quemado, NM $82,719

Reserve, NM $82,570

San Acacia, NM $83,078

San Antonio, NM $81,903

Truth Or Consequences, NM $81,886

Arrey, NM $81,872

Caballo, NM $81,928

Derry, NM $81,511

Elephant Butte, NM $82,098

Garfield, NM $81,275

Hatch, NM $79,972

Monticello, NM $81,881

Rincon, NM $79,512

Salem, NM $81,021

Williamsburg, NM $81,989

Winston, NM $81,941

Las Cruces, NM $78,472

White Sands Missile Range, NM $78,729

Santa Teresa, NM $79,301

Playas, NM $82,264

Animas, NM $82,466

Anthony, NM $79,282

Arenas Valley, NM $82,320

Bayard, NM $82,244

Berino, NM $78,923

Buckhorn, NM $82,329

Santa Clara, NM $82,388

Chamberino, NM $79,005

Cliff, NM $82,234

Columbus, NM $82,013

Deming, NM $82,032

Dona Ana, NM $78,474

Fairacres, NM $78,709

Faywood, NM $81,994

Fort Bayard, NM $82,310

Gila, NM $82,113

Glenwood, NM $82,177

Hachita, NM $82,013

Hanover, NM $82,031

Hillsboro, NM $81,863

Hurley, NM $82,189

La Mesa, NM $79,972

Lordsburg, NM $82,204

Mesilla, NM $78,473

Mesilla Park, NM $78,481

Mesquite, NM $78,549

Mimbres, NM $82,096

Mule Creek, NM $82,318

Organ, NM $78,522

Pinos Altos, NM $82,233

Radium Springs, NM $78,505

Redrock, NM $82,023

Rodeo, NM $82,570

San Miguel, NM $78,519

Silver City, NM $82,233

Sunland Park, NM $78,879

Tyrone, NM $82,477

Vado, NM $78,580

Chaparral, NM $79,571

Clovis, NM $82,076

Cannon Afb, NM $81,895

Broadview, NM $81,837

Causey, NM $81,696

Crossroads, NM $81,502

Dora, NM $81,890

Elida, NM $81,550

Floyd, NM $81,749

Fort Sumner, NM $81,683

Grady, NM $81,915

House, NM $81,849

Kenna, NM $81,551

Lingo, NM $81,691

Melrose, NM $81,863

Milnesand, NM $81,519

Pep, NM $81,630

Portales, NM $81,929

Rogers, NM $81,653

Saint Vrain, NM $81,915

Taiban, NM $81,655

Texico, NM $81,947

Yeso, NM $81,358

Roswell, NM $81,453

Artesia, NM $81,614

Caprock, NM $81,448

Carlsbad, NM $81,667

Dexter, NM $81,511

Eunice, NM $81,740

Hagerman, NM $81,551

Hobbs, NM $81,859

Hope, NM $81,252

Jal, NM $81,644

Lake Arthur, NM $81,416

Lakewood, NM $81,538

Loco Hills, NM $81,688

Loving, NM $81,646

Lovington, NM $81,781

Mcdonald, NM $81,558

Malaga, NM $81,567

Maljamar, NM $81,487

Monument, NM $81,679

Tatum, NM $81,610

Whites City, NM $81,747

Carrizozo, NM $81,067

Alamogordo, NM $80,809

Alto, NM $81,078

Bent, NM $80,824

Capitan, NM $80,890

Cloudcroft, NM $80,815

Corona, NM $81,419

Encino, NM $82,073

Fort Stanton, NM $80,925

Glencoe, NM $80,867

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $80,800

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $80,800

Hondo, NM $80,941

La Luz, NM $80,800

Lincoln, NM $80,705

Mayhill, NM $80,982

Mescalero, NM $80,836

Nogal, NM $81,183

Orogrande, NM $80,840

Picacho, NM $80,924

Pinon, NM $81,228

Ruidoso, NM $81,232

Ruidoso Downs, NM $81,122

Sacramento, NM $80,872

San Patricio, NM $80,968

Sunspot, NM $80,800

Timberon, NM $80,974

Tinnie, NM $80,876

Tularosa, NM $80,853

Vaughn, NM $81,742

Weed, NM $80,973

Tucumcari, NM $82,148

Amistad, NM $82,042

Bard, NM $81,911

Capulin, NM $82,839

Clayton, NM $82,202

Conchas Dam, NM $82,276

Cuervo, NM $81,880

Des Moines, NM $82,512

Folsom, NM $82,639

Garita, NM $82,118

Gladstone, NM $82,283

Grenville, NM $82,268

Logan, NM $82,146

Mcalister, NM $81,891

Nara Visa, NM $81,951

Newkirk, NM $82,041

Quay, NM $82,088

San Jon, NM $82,001

Santa Rosa, NM $82,088

Sedan, NM $82,117

Trementina, NM $82,114

Accelerator Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accelerator Engineer 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 Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accelerator Engineer positions in Business Services or Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accelerator Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accelerator Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$100,677	$48.0	20%
Construction	$92,287	$44.0	10%

Accelerator Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accelerator Engineer'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.

$77,208

Average $83,897/year

$93,844

$6,434

Average $6,991/month

$7,820

$1,485

Average $1,613/week

$1,805

$37

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,844	$7,820	$1,805	$45
Average	$83,897	$6,991	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$77,208	$6,434	$1,485	$37

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