What are the main factors that influence an Accounting/Processing Specialist'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 Accounting/Processing Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounting/Processing Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounting/Processing Specialist's salary?

An Accounting/Processing Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,343 for beginners, reaching about $83,273 at mid-level, and approach $91,627 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounting/Processing Specialist?

Accounting/Processing Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounting/Processing Specialist roles are District of Columbia $72,470, California $72,195, Massachusetts $71,233. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Accounting/Processing Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Accounting/Processing Specialist make in New Mexico? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting/Processing Specialist in New Mexico is $60,623 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Accounting/Processing Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,361
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,994 to $66,767
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,869

10% $49,869

50% (Median) $60,623

90% $72,361

Accounting/Processing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,767	$5,564	$1,284	$32
Average	$60,623	$5,052	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$54,994	$4,583	$1,058	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Accounting/Processing Specialist Salaries

An Accounting/Processing Specialist'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 Accounting/Processing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting/Processing Specialist'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): $59,343
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,022
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,273
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,141
Expert (over 8 years): $91,627

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounting/Processing Specialist	less than 1 year	$59,343
System Documentation Specialist II	1-2 years	$71,022
System Documentation Specialist III	2-4 years	$83,273
System Documentation Specialist IV	5-8 years	$105,141
System Documentation Supervisor	over 8 years	$91,627

How Do Accounting/Processing Specialist 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 Accounting/Processing Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,470.
California: $72,195.
Massachusetts: $71,233.

District of Columbia $72,470 California $72,195 Massachusetts $71,233 Washington $70,971 New Jersey $70,945 Alaska $70,853 Connecticut $69,950 New York $69,584

Hawaii $68,412 Rhode Island $67,862 Maryland $67,489 Minnesota $66,979 Colorado $66,782 Illinois $66,717 Oregon $66,468 Delaware $66,285

New Hampshire $66,170 Virginia $65,912 Pennsylvania $65,159 Nevada $64,779 North Dakota $64,655 Michigan $64,459 Wisconsin $64,387 Vermont $64,243

Texas $63,843 Maine $63,817 Arizona $63,778 Ohio $63,732 Georgia $63,130 Indiana $62,829 Wyoming $62,770 Utah $62,678

Iowa $62,639 Kansas $62,325 Louisiana $62,233 North Carolina $62,200 Missouri $62,187 Florida $61,932 Montana $61,795 Nebraska $61,664

Kentucky $61,592 South Carolina $61,330 Tennessee $61,166 Idaho $61,101 New Mexico $60,623 Oklahoma $60,518 Alabama $60,132 South Dakota $59,484

Arkansas $59,131 West Virginia $58,941 Mississippi $58,371

Top Paying Cities for Accounting/Processing Specialist

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: $61,268
Belen: $60,927
Bernalillo: $61,377

Algodones, NM $61,268

Belen, NM $60,927

Bernalillo, NM $61,377

Bluewater, NM $60,088

Bosque, NM $60,480

Casa Blanca, NM $60,616

Cedar Crest, NM $61,428

Cedarvale, NM $59,019

Cerrillos, NM $61,313

Claunch, NM $58,801

Coyote, NM $60,410

Cuba, NM $60,313

Cubero, NM $60,751

Edgewood, NM $61,154

Estancia, NM $60,425

Gallina, NM $60,094

Counselor, NM $60,131

Grants, NM $60,020

Milan, NM $60,260

Isleta, NM $61,482

Jarales, NM $60,868

Jemez Pueblo, NM $60,974

Jemez Springs, NM $60,786

Laguna, NM $61,048

La Jara, NM $60,245

La Joya, NM $60,106

Lindrith, NM $60,033

Los Lunas, NM $61,250

Mcintosh, NM $60,757

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $60,353

Moriarty, NM $60,553

Mountainair, NM $59,900

Nageezi, NM $60,051

New Laguna, NM $60,721

Paguate, NM $60,762

Pena Blanca, NM $61,441

Peralta, NM $61,347

Placitas, NM $61,378

Ponderosa, NM $60,897

Prewitt, NM $60,070

Regina, NM $60,112

Sandia Park, NM $61,274

Corrales, NM $61,505

San Fidel, NM $60,394

San Rafael, NM $60,137

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $61,274

San Ysidro, NM $61,192

Stanley, NM $60,544

Tijeras, NM $61,281

Tome, NM $61,168

Torreon, NM $60,965

Veguita, NM $60,475

Willard, NM $59,792

Youngsville, NM $60,427

Bosque Farms, NM $61,460

Clines Corners, NM $60,179

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $61,321

Cochiti Lake, NM $61,401

Albuquerque, NM $61,539

Kirtland Afb, NM $61,539

Rio Rancho, NM $61,439

Gallup, NM $60,157

Brimhall, NM $59,987

Church Rock, NM $60,015

Continental Divide, NM $59,972

Crownpoint, NM $60,022

Fence Lake, NM $59,754

Fort Wingate, NM $59,994

Gamerco, NM $60,095

Mentmore, NM $60,002

Mexican Springs, NM $59,995

Ramah, NM $59,885

Rehoboth, NM $60,035

Thoreau, NM $60,038

Tohatchi, NM $59,983

Vanderwagen, NM $59,995

Zuni, NM $59,980

Navajo, NM $60,062

Jamestown, NM $59,913

Pinehill, NM $59,838

Sheep Springs, NM $60,048

Smith Lake, NM $60,272

Yatahey, NM $60,026

Farmington, NM $60,315

Aztec, NM $60,426

Blanco, NM $60,144

Bloomfield, NM $60,073

Flora Vista, NM $60,377

Fruitland, NM $59,999

Kirtland, NM $60,378

La Plata, NM $60,399

Navajo Dam, NM $60,372

Shiprock, NM $60,289

Waterflow, NM $60,258

Newcomb, NM $60,011

Sanostee, NM $60,049

Santa Fe, NM $61,854

Abiquiu, NM $60,162

Alcalde, NM $61,209

Amalia, NM $60,070

Arroyo Hondo, NM $59,986

Arroyo Seco, NM $60,055

Canjilon, NM $59,976

Canones, NM $60,522

Carson, NM $60,215

Cebolla, NM $60,011

Cerro, NM $60,029

Chama, NM $60,274

Chamisal, NM $61,047

Chimayo, NM $61,476

Cordova, NM $61,372

Costilla, NM $60,322

Taos Ski Valley, NM $59,864

Dixon, NM $60,989

Dulce, NM $60,273

El Prado, NM $60,108

El Rito, NM $60,383

Embudo, NM $60,675

Espanola, NM $61,401

Glorieta, NM $61,615

Hernandez, NM $60,831

Ilfeld, NM $61,047

La Madera, NM $60,277

Lamy, NM $61,380

Llano, NM $60,923

Los Alamos, NM $61,526

White Rock, NM $61,641

Medanales, NM $60,898

Ojo Caliente, NM $60,540

Los Ojos, NM $60,126

Pecos, NM $61,424

Penasco, NM $60,697

Petaca, NM $59,920

Questa, NM $60,092

Ranchos De Taos, NM $60,409

Red River, NM $59,921

Ribera, NM $60,306

Rowe, NM $61,104

San Cristobal, NM $59,919

San Jose, NM $60,954

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $61,251

Santa Cruz, NM $61,455

Serafina, NM $60,154

Taos, NM $60,073

Tererro, NM $61,620

Tesuque, NM $61,854

Tierra Amarilla, NM $60,073

Trampas, NM $60,647

Tres Piedras, NM $59,904

Truchas, NM $61,200

Vadito, NM $60,617

Valdez, NM $59,964

Vallecitos, NM $59,917

Velarde, NM $60,897

Villanueva, NM $60,190

Spaceport City, NM $58,962

Las Vegas, NM $59,679

Angel Fire, NM $59,855

Anton Chico, NM $59,576

Buena Vista, NM $60,123

Chacon, NM $60,166

Cimarron, NM $59,762

Cleveland, NM $60,592

Eagle Nest, NM $59,807

Guadalupita, NM $60,073

Holman, NM $60,438

La Loma, NM $59,476

Maxwell, NM $59,782

Miami, NM $59,653

Mills, NM $59,441

Montezuma, NM $60,900

Mora, NM $60,677

Mosquero, NM $59,389

Ocate, NM $59,718

Ojo Feliz, NM $59,875

Rainsville, NM $60,137

Raton, NM $59,932

Rociada, NM $60,931

Roy, NM $59,454

Sapello, NM $60,402

Solano, NM $59,381

Springer, NM $59,627

Ute Park, NM $59,790

Valmora, NM $59,629

Wagon Mound, NM $59,561

Watrous, NM $59,649

Socorro, NM $59,511

Aragon, NM $59,691

Datil, NM $59,445

Lemitar, NM $59,788

Luna, NM $59,797

Magdalena, NM $59,449

Pie Town, NM $59,648

Polvadera, NM $59,932

Quemado, NM $59,771

Reserve, NM $59,664

San Acacia, NM $60,031

San Antonio, NM $59,182

Truth Or Consequences, NM $59,169

Arrey, NM $59,159

Caballo, NM $59,200

Derry, NM $58,899

Elephant Butte, NM $59,323

Garfield, NM $58,728

Hatch, NM $57,787

Monticello, NM $59,166

Rincon, NM $57,454

Salem, NM $58,545

Williamsburg, NM $59,244

Winston, NM $59,209

Las Cruces, NM $56,702

White Sands Missile Range, NM $56,888

Santa Teresa, NM $57,302

Playas, NM $59,443

Animas, NM $59,589

Anthony, NM $57,288

Arenas Valley, NM $59,483

Bayard, NM $59,429

Berino, NM $57,028

Buckhorn, NM $59,490

Santa Clara, NM $59,533

Chamberino, NM $57,088

Cliff, NM $59,421

Columbus, NM $59,262

Deming, NM $59,275

Dona Ana, NM $56,704

Fairacres, NM $56,874

Faywood, NM $59,248

Fort Bayard, NM $59,476

Gila, NM $59,334

Glenwood, NM $59,380

Hachita, NM $59,262

Hanover, NM $59,274

Hillsboro, NM $59,153

Hurley, NM $59,389

La Mesa, NM $57,787

Lordsburg, NM $59,399

Mesilla, NM $56,704

Mesilla Park, NM $56,710

Mesquite, NM $56,758

Mimbres, NM $59,321

Mule Creek, NM $59,482

Organ, NM $56,739

Pinos Altos, NM $59,420

Radium Springs, NM $56,727

Redrock, NM $59,269

Rodeo, NM $59,664

San Miguel, NM $56,736

Silver City, NM $59,421

Sunland Park, NM $56,997

Tyrone, NM $59,597

Vado, NM $56,781

Chaparral, NM $57,497

Clovis, NM $59,307

Cannon Afb, NM $59,176

Broadview, NM $59,134

Causey, NM $59,033

Crossroads, NM $58,892

Dora, NM $59,173

Elida, NM $58,927

Floyd, NM $59,070

Fort Sumner, NM $59,023

Grady, NM $59,190

House, NM $59,143

Kenna, NM $58,928

Lingo, NM $59,029

Melrose, NM $59,153

Milnesand, NM $58,904

Pep, NM $58,985

Portales, NM $59,201

Rogers, NM $59,001

Saint Vrain, NM $59,191

Taiban, NM $59,002

Texico, NM $59,214

Yeso, NM $58,788

Roswell, NM $58,856

Artesia, NM $58,973

Caprock, NM $58,853

Carlsbad, NM $59,012

Dexter, NM $58,898

Eunice, NM $59,064

Hagerman, NM $58,928

Hobbs, NM $59,150

Hope, NM $58,712

Jal, NM $58,995

Lake Arthur, NM $58,830

Lakewood, NM $58,918

Loco Hills, NM $59,027

Loving, NM $58,997

Lovington, NM $59,093

Mcdonald, NM $58,932

Malaga, NM $58,939

Maljamar, NM $58,881

Monument, NM $59,020

Tatum, NM $58,970

Whites City, NM $59,069

Carrizozo, NM $58,578

Alamogordo, NM $58,391

Alto, NM $58,586

Bent, NM $58,402

Capitan, NM $58,450

Cloudcroft, NM $58,396

Corona, NM $58,832

Encino, NM $59,305

Fort Stanton, NM $58,475

Glencoe, NM $58,433

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $58,385

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $58,385

Hondo, NM $58,487

La Luz, NM $58,385

Lincoln, NM $58,316

Mayhill, NM $58,517

Mescalero, NM $58,411

Nogal, NM $58,661

Orogrande, NM $58,414

Picacho, NM $58,474

Pinon, NM $58,694

Ruidoso, NM $58,697

Ruidoso Downs, NM $58,618

Sacramento, NM $58,437

San Patricio, NM $58,506

Sunspot, NM $58,385

Timberon, NM $58,511

Tinnie, NM $58,440

Tularosa, NM $58,423

Vaughn, NM $59,066

Weed, NM $58,510

Tucumcari, NM $59,359

Amistad, NM $59,283

Bard, NM $59,188

Capulin, NM $59,858

Clayton, NM $59,398

Conchas Dam, NM $59,451

Cuervo, NM $59,165

Des Moines, NM $59,622

Folsom, NM $59,714

Garita, NM $59,338

Gladstone, NM $59,457

Grenville, NM $59,446

Logan, NM $59,357

Mcalister, NM $59,173

Nara Visa, NM $59,216

Newkirk, NM $59,282

Quay, NM $59,316

San Jon, NM $59,252

Santa Rosa, NM $59,316

Sedan, NM $59,337

Trementina, NM $59,334

Accounting/Processing Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting/Processing Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Media sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Accounting/Processing Specialist positions in MFG Durable or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounting/Processing Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting/Processing Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$78,810	$38.0	30%
Media	$75,779	$36.0	25%
Healthcare	$72,748	$35.0	20%
Retail & Wholesale	$71,535	$34.0	18%
Chemicals	$69,716	$34.0	15%

Accounting/Processing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting/Processing Specialist'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.

$54,994

Average $60,623/year

$66,767

$4,583

Average $5,052/month

$5,564

$1,058

Average $1,166/week

$1,284

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,767	$5,564	$1,284	$32
Average	$60,623	$5,052	$1,166	$29
25th Percentile	$54,994	$4,583	$1,058	$26

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