What are the main factors that influence an Access Assistant'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 Access Assistant?

The Education industry offers the highest average compensation for Access Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Access Assistant's salary?

An Access Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,391 for beginners, reaching about $62,821 at mid-level, and approach $68,775 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Access Assistant?

Access Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Access Assistant roles are District of Columbia $79,451, California $79,150, Massachusetts $78,095. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Access Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Access Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Patient Access Director: $148,569; Assistant Director of Patient Access: $147,050; Access Coordinator: $110,998; Access Administrator: $78,698; Access Analyst: $71,142.

Access Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Access Assistant make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Access Assistant in New Mexico is $66,463 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,130
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,531 to $75,711
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,400

10% $49,400

50% (Median) $66,463

90% $84,130

Access Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,711	$6,309	$1,456	$36
Average	$66,463	$5,539	$1,278	$32
25th Percentile	$57,531	$4,794	$1,106	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Access Assistant Salaries

An Access Assistant'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 Access Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Access Assistant'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): $61,391
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,677
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,821
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,078
Expert (over 8 years): $68,775

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Access Assistant	less than 1 year	$61,391
Early Career Level Access Assistant	1-2 years	$61,677
Mid-Level Level Access Assistant	2-4 years	$62,821
Senior-Level Level Access Assistant	5-8 years	$66,078
Expert Level Access Assistant	over 8 years	$68,775

How Do Access Assistant 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 Access Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,451.
California: $79,150.
Massachusetts: $78,095.

District of Columbia $79,451 California $79,150 Massachusetts $78,095 Washington $77,808 New Jersey $77,779 Alaska $77,679 Connecticut $76,689 New York $76,287

Hawaii $75,002 Rhode Island $74,400 Maryland $73,990 Minnesota $73,431 Colorado $73,216 Illinois $73,144 Oregon $72,871 Delaware $72,670

New Hampshire $72,544 Virginia $72,261 Pennsylvania $71,436 Nevada $71,020 North Dakota $70,883 Michigan $70,668 Wisconsin $70,589 Vermont $70,431

Texas $69,994 Maine $69,965 Arizona $69,922 Ohio $69,872 Georgia $69,211 Indiana $68,881 Wyoming $68,817 Utah $68,716

Iowa $68,673 Kansas $68,329 Louisiana $68,228 North Carolina $68,192 Missouri $68,178 Florida $67,898 Montana $67,747 Nebraska $67,604

Kentucky $67,525 South Carolina $67,238 Tennessee $67,059 Idaho $66,987 New Mexico $66,463 Oklahoma $66,348 Alabama $65,925 South Dakota $65,214

Arkansas $64,827 West Virginia $64,619 Mississippi $63,994

Top Paying Cities for Access Assistant

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: $67,171
Belen: $66,797
Bernalillo: $67,290

Algodones, NM $67,171

Belen, NM $66,797

Bernalillo, NM $67,290

Bluewater, NM $65,877

Bosque, NM $66,306

Casa Blanca, NM $66,456

Cedar Crest, NM $67,346

Cedarvale, NM $64,705

Cerrillos, NM $67,219

Claunch, NM $64,465

Coyote, NM $66,229

Cuba, NM $66,123

Cubero, NM $66,603

Edgewood, NM $67,045

Estancia, NM $66,246

Gallina, NM $65,882

Counselor, NM $65,923

Grants, NM $65,801

Milan, NM $66,065

Isleta, NM $67,405

Jarales, NM $66,732

Jemez Pueblo, NM $66,848

Jemez Springs, NM $66,642

Laguna, NM $66,929

La Jara, NM $66,049

La Joya, NM $65,896

Lindrith, NM $65,816

Los Lunas, NM $67,150

Mcintosh, NM $66,610

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $66,167

Moriarty, NM $66,386

Mountainair, NM $65,670

Nageezi, NM $65,836

New Laguna, NM $66,571

Paguate, NM $66,616

Pena Blanca, NM $67,360

Peralta, NM $67,257

Placitas, NM $67,291

Ponderosa, NM $66,763

Prewitt, NM $65,857

Regina, NM $65,903

Sandia Park, NM $67,176

Corrales, NM $67,430

San Fidel, NM $66,212

San Rafael, NM $65,930

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $67,177

San Ysidro, NM $67,087

Stanley, NM $66,377

Tijeras, NM $67,185

Tome, NM $67,061

Torreon, NM $66,838

Veguita, NM $66,301

Willard, NM $65,552

Youngsville, NM $66,248

Bosque Farms, NM $67,380

Clines Corners, NM $65,976

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $67,228

Cochiti Lake, NM $67,315

Albuquerque, NM $67,468

Kirtland Afb, NM $67,468

Rio Rancho, NM $67,357

Gallup, NM $65,952

Brimhall, NM $65,766

Church Rock, NM $65,796

Continental Divide, NM $65,750

Crownpoint, NM $65,804

Fence Lake, NM $65,511

Fort Wingate, NM $65,773

Gamerco, NM $65,884

Mentmore, NM $65,782

Mexican Springs, NM $65,774

Ramah, NM $65,654

Rehoboth, NM $65,818

Thoreau, NM $65,821

Tohatchi, NM $65,761

Vanderwagen, NM $65,774

Zuni, NM $65,758

Navajo, NM $65,848

Jamestown, NM $65,684

Pinehill, NM $65,603

Sheep Springs, NM $65,832

Smith Lake, NM $66,078

Yatahey, NM $65,809

Farmington, NM $66,125

Aztec, NM $66,247

Blanco, NM $65,938

Bloomfield, NM $65,860

Flora Vista, NM $66,193

Fruitland, NM $65,779

Kirtland, NM $66,194

La Plata, NM $66,218

Navajo Dam, NM $66,188

Shiprock, NM $66,096

Waterflow, NM $66,063

Newcomb, NM $65,792

Sanostee, NM $65,834

Santa Fe, NM $67,812

Abiquiu, NM $65,957

Alcalde, NM $67,106

Amalia, NM $65,857

Arroyo Hondo, NM $65,764

Arroyo Seco, NM $65,840

Canjilon, NM $65,753

Canones, NM $66,352

Carson, NM $66,016

Cebolla, NM $65,792

Cerro, NM $65,811

Chama, NM $66,081

Chamisal, NM $66,928

Chimayo, NM $67,398

Cordova, NM $67,284

Costilla, NM $66,133

Taos Ski Valley, NM $65,631

Dixon, NM $66,864

Dulce, NM $66,079

El Prado, NM $65,898

El Rito, NM $66,200

Embudo, NM $66,520

Espanola, NM $67,316

Glorieta, NM $67,551

Hernandez, NM $66,690

Ilfeld, NM $66,927

La Madera, NM $66,084

Lamy, NM $67,293

Llano, NM $66,792

Los Alamos, NM $67,453

White Rock, NM $67,580

Medanales, NM $66,764

Ojo Caliente, NM $66,372

Los Ojos, NM $65,918

Pecos, NM $67,341

Penasco, NM $66,544

Petaca, NM $65,692

Questa, NM $65,881

Ranchos De Taos, NM $66,228

Red River, NM $65,693

Ribera, NM $66,116

Rowe, NM $66,990

San Cristobal, NM $65,691

San Jose, NM $66,825

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $67,152

Santa Cruz, NM $67,375

Serafina, NM $65,948

Taos, NM $65,860

Tererro, NM $67,556

Tesuque, NM $67,812

Tierra Amarilla, NM $65,860

Trampas, NM $66,490

Tres Piedras, NM $65,674

Truchas, NM $67,096

Vadito, NM $66,457

Valdez, NM $65,740

Vallecitos, NM $65,689

Velarde, NM $66,763

Villanueva, NM $65,988

Spaceport City, NM $64,642

Las Vegas, NM $65,428

Angel Fire, NM $65,621

Anton Chico, NM $65,315

Buena Vista, NM $65,915

Chacon, NM $65,961

Cimarron, NM $65,519

Cleveland, NM $66,429

Eagle Nest, NM $65,568

Guadalupita, NM $65,860

Holman, NM $66,260

La Loma, NM $65,205

Maxwell, NM $65,541

Miami, NM $65,400

Mills, NM $65,167

Montezuma, NM $66,767

Mora, NM $66,523

Mosquero, NM $65,110

Ocate, NM $65,471

Ojo Feliz, NM $65,643

Rainsville, NM $65,931

Raton, NM $65,706

Rociada, NM $66,800

Roy, NM $65,181

Sapello, NM $66,220

Solano, NM $65,102

Springer, NM $65,371

Ute Park, NM $65,550

Valmora, NM $65,373

Wagon Mound, NM $65,298

Watrous, NM $65,395

Socorro, NM $65,244

Aragon, NM $65,441

Datil, NM $65,171

Lemitar, NM $65,547

Luna, NM $65,557

Magdalena, NM $65,176

Pie Town, NM $65,394

Polvadera, NM $65,705

Quemado, NM $65,529

Reserve, NM $65,412

San Acacia, NM $65,814

San Antonio, NM $64,883

Truth Or Consequences, NM $64,869

Arrey, NM $64,858

Caballo, NM $64,903

Derry, NM $64,573

Elephant Butte, NM $65,038

Garfield, NM $64,386

Hatch, NM $63,354

Monticello, NM $64,866

Rincon, NM $62,989

Salem, NM $64,185

Williamsburg, NM $64,951

Winston, NM $64,913

Las Cruces, NM $62,165

White Sands Missile Range, NM $62,368

Santa Teresa, NM $62,822

Playas, NM $65,169

Animas, NM $65,329

Anthony, NM $62,807

Arenas Valley, NM $65,214

Bayard, NM $65,153

Berino, NM $62,522

Buckhorn, NM $65,221

Santa Clara, NM $65,267

Chamberino, NM $62,587

Cliff, NM $65,146

Columbus, NM $64,970

Deming, NM $64,985

Dona Ana, NM $62,167

Fairacres, NM $62,353

Faywood, NM $64,955

Fort Bayard, NM $65,205

Gila, NM $65,049

Glenwood, NM $65,100

Hachita, NM $64,970

Hanover, NM $64,984

Hillsboro, NM $64,851

Hurley, NM $65,110

La Mesa, NM $63,354

Lordsburg, NM $65,121

Mesilla, NM $62,166

Mesilla Park, NM $62,173

Mesquite, NM $62,226

Mimbres, NM $65,036

Mule Creek, NM $65,212

Organ, NM $62,205

Pinos Altos, NM $65,144

Radium Springs, NM $62,191

Redrock, NM $64,978

Rodeo, NM $65,412

San Miguel, NM $62,202

Silver City, NM $65,145

Sunland Park, NM $62,488

Tyrone, NM $65,338

Vado, NM $62,251

Chaparral, NM $63,036

Clovis, NM $65,020

Cannon Afb, NM $64,876

Broadview, NM $64,830

Causey, NM $64,719

Crossroads, NM $64,566

Dora, NM $64,873

Elida, NM $64,604

Floyd, NM $64,761

Fort Sumner, NM $64,708

Grady, NM $64,892

House, NM $64,841

Kenna, NM $64,604

Lingo, NM $64,715

Melrose, NM $64,851

Milnesand, NM $64,579

Pep, NM $64,667

Portales, NM $64,904

Rogers, NM $64,685

Saint Vrain, NM $64,893

Taiban, NM $64,686

Texico, NM $64,918

Yeso, NM $64,452

Roswell, NM $64,526

Artesia, NM $64,654

Caprock, NM $64,523

Carlsbad, NM $64,696

Dexter, NM $64,572

Eunice, NM $64,754

Hagerman, NM $64,604

Hobbs, NM $64,848

Hope, NM $64,368

Jal, NM $64,678

Lake Arthur, NM $64,498

Lakewood, NM $64,594

Loco Hills, NM $64,713

Loving, NM $64,680

Lovington, NM $64,786

Mcdonald, NM $64,609

Malaga, NM $64,617

Maljamar, NM $64,553

Monument, NM $64,706

Tatum, NM $64,651

Whites City, NM $64,759

Carrizozo, NM $64,221

Alamogordo, NM $64,016

Alto, NM $64,230

Bent, NM $64,028

Capitan, NM $64,081

Cloudcroft, NM $64,021

Corona, NM $64,500

Encino, NM $65,018

Fort Stanton, NM $64,108

Glencoe, NM $64,062

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $64,009

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $64,009

Hondo, NM $64,121

La Luz, NM $64,009

Lincoln, NM $63,934

Mayhill, NM $64,154

Mescalero, NM $64,038

Nogal, NM $64,312

Orogrande, NM $64,041

Picacho, NM $64,107

Pinon, NM $64,348

Ruidoso, NM $64,352

Ruidoso Downs, NM $64,264

Sacramento, NM $64,066

San Patricio, NM $64,142

Sunspot, NM $64,009

Timberon, NM $64,147

Tinnie, NM $64,070

Tularosa, NM $64,051

Vaughn, NM $64,756

Weed, NM $64,146

Tucumcari, NM $65,077

Amistad, NM $64,993

Bard, NM $64,889

Capulin, NM $65,624

Clayton, NM $65,120

Conchas Dam, NM $65,179

Cuervo, NM $64,865

Des Moines, NM $65,365

Folsom, NM $65,466

Garita, NM $65,054

Gladstone, NM $65,184

Grenville, NM $65,172

Logan, NM $65,075

Mcalister, NM $64,874

Nara Visa, NM $64,921

Newkirk, NM $64,993

Quay, NM $65,030

San Jon, NM $64,960

Santa Rosa, NM $65,030

Sedan, NM $65,053

Trementina, NM $65,050

Access Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Access Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Education, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Access Assistant positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Access Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Access Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Education	$73,109	$35.0	10%

Access Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Access Assistant'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.

$57,531

Average $66,463/year

$75,711

$4,794

Average $5,539/month

$6,309

$1,106

Average $1,278/week

$1,456

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,711	$6,309	$1,456	$36
Average	$66,463	$5,539	$1,278	$32
25th Percentile	$57,531	$4,794	$1,106	$28

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