What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Payable Contractor'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 Accounts Payable Contractor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable Contractor roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounts Payable Contractor's salary?

An Accounts Payable Contractor's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,642 for beginners, reaching about $79,140 at mid-level, and approach $136,972 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Payable Contractor?

Accounts Payable Contractor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable Contractor roles are District of Columbia $68,708, California $68,447, Massachusetts $67,535. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Payable Contractor roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Payable Contractor level roles vary by specialization: Director of Accounts Payable: $190,503; Accounts Payable Director: $189,422; Accounts Payable Manager: $101,120; Accounts Payable Supervisor: $73,033; Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable: $66,316.

Accounts Payable Contractor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Accounts Payable Contractor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable Contractor in New Mexico is $57,476 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Accounts Payable Contractor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,092
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,139 to $65,127
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,369

10% $45,369

50% (Median) $57,476

90% $72,092

Accounts Payable Contractor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,127	$5,427	$1,252	$31
Average	$57,476	$4,790	$1,105	$28
25th Percentile	$51,139	$4,262	$983	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Contractor Salaries

An Accounts Payable Contractor'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 Accounts Payable Contractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Contractor'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): $63,642
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,882
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,140
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,532
Expert (over 8 years): $136,972

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Discharge Coordinator	less than 1 year	$63,642
Accounts Payable Contractor	1-2 years	$55,882
Medical Records Senior Supervisor	2-4 years	$79,140
Medical Records Manager	5-8 years	$96,532
Medical Records Senior Manager	over 8 years	$136,972

How Do Accounts Payable Contractor 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 Accounts Payable Contractors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,708.
California: $68,447.
Massachusetts: $67,535.

District of Columbia $68,708 California $68,447 Massachusetts $67,535 Washington $67,287 New Jersey $67,262 Alaska $67,175 Connecticut $66,319 New York $65,971

Hawaii $64,860 Rhode Island $64,339 Maryland $63,985 Minnesota $63,501 Colorado $63,315 Illinois $63,253 Oregon $63,017 Delaware $62,844

New Hampshire $62,734 Virginia $62,490 Pennsylvania $61,776 Nevada $61,416 North Dakota $61,298 Michigan $61,112 Wisconsin $61,044 Vermont $60,907

Texas $60,529 Maine $60,504 Arizona $60,467 Ohio $60,423 Georgia $59,852 Indiana $59,567 Wyoming $59,511 Utah $59,424

Iowa $59,387 Kansas $59,089 Louisiana $59,002 North Carolina $58,971 Missouri $58,959 Florida $58,717 Montana $58,587 Nebraska $58,462

Kentucky $58,394 South Carolina $58,146 Tennessee $57,991 Idaho $57,929 New Mexico $57,476 Oklahoma $57,376 Alabama $57,010 South Dakota $56,396

Arkansas $56,061 West Virginia $55,881 Mississippi $55,341

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Contractor

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: $58,088
Belen: $57,764
Bernalillo: $58,191

Algodones, NM $58,088

Belen, NM $57,764

Bernalillo, NM $58,191

Bluewater, NM $56,969

Bosque, NM $57,340

Casa Blanca, NM $57,470

Cedar Crest, NM $58,239

Cedarvale, NM $55,955

Cerrillos, NM $58,130

Claunch, NM $55,748

Coyote, NM $57,273

Cuba, NM $57,182

Cubero, NM $57,597

Edgewood, NM $57,979

Estancia, NM $57,288

Gallina, NM $56,974

Counselor, NM $57,009

Grants, NM $56,904

Milan, NM $57,131

Isleta, NM $58,290

Jarales, NM $57,708

Jemez Pueblo, NM $57,808

Jemez Springs, NM $57,630

Laguna, NM $57,878

La Jara, NM $57,118

La Joya, NM $56,985

Lindrith, NM $56,917

Los Lunas, NM $58,070

Mcintosh, NM $57,603

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $57,219

Moriarty, NM $57,409

Mountainair, NM $56,790

Nageezi, NM $56,933

New Laguna, NM $57,569

Paguate, NM $57,608

Pena Blanca, NM $58,251

Peralta, NM $58,162

Placitas, NM $58,192

Ponderosa, NM $57,735

Prewitt, NM $56,951

Regina, NM $56,991

Sandia Park, NM $58,093

Corrales, NM $58,312

San Fidel, NM $57,259

San Rafael, NM $57,015

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $58,093

San Ysidro, NM $58,015

Stanley, NM $57,401

Tijeras, NM $58,100

Tome, NM $57,993

Torreon, NM $57,800

Veguita, NM $57,335

Willard, NM $56,688

Youngsville, NM $57,290

Bosque Farms, NM $58,269

Clines Corners, NM $57,054

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $58,137

Cochiti Lake, NM $58,213

Albuquerque, NM $58,344

Kirtland Afb, NM $58,344

Rio Rancho, NM $58,249

Gallup, NM $57,034

Brimhall, NM $56,873

Church Rock, NM $56,899

Continental Divide, NM $56,859

Crownpoint, NM $56,906

Fence Lake, NM $56,652

Fort Wingate, NM $56,879

Gamerco, NM $56,975

Mentmore, NM $56,887

Mexican Springs, NM $56,880

Ramah, NM $56,776

Rehoboth, NM $56,918

Thoreau, NM $56,921

Tohatchi, NM $56,869

Vanderwagen, NM $56,880

Zuni, NM $56,866

Navajo, NM $56,944

Jamestown, NM $56,802

Pinehill, NM $56,732

Sheep Springs, NM $56,930

Smith Lake, NM $57,142

Yatahey, NM $56,910

Farmington, NM $57,183

Aztec, NM $57,289

Blanco, NM $57,021

Bloomfield, NM $56,954

Flora Vista, NM $57,242

Fruitland, NM $56,884

Kirtland, NM $57,243

La Plata, NM $57,263

Navajo Dam, NM $57,238

Shiprock, NM $57,159

Waterflow, NM $57,129

Newcomb, NM $56,895

Sanostee, NM $56,931

Santa Fe, NM $58,642

Abiquiu, NM $57,038

Alcalde, NM $58,032

Amalia, NM $56,951

Arroyo Hondo, NM $56,871

Arroyo Seco, NM $56,937

Canjilon, NM $56,862

Canones, NM $57,380

Carson, NM $57,089

Cebolla, NM $56,895

Cerro, NM $56,912

Chama, NM $57,145

Chamisal, NM $57,878

Chimayo, NM $58,284

Cordova, NM $58,186

Costilla, NM $57,190

Taos Ski Valley, NM $56,756

Dixon, NM $57,823

Dulce, NM $57,144

El Prado, NM $56,987

El Rito, NM $57,249

Embudo, NM $57,525

Espanola, NM $58,214

Glorieta, NM $58,416

Hernandez, NM $57,672

Ilfeld, NM $57,877

La Madera, NM $57,148

Lamy, NM $58,194

Llano, NM $57,761

Los Alamos, NM $58,331

White Rock, NM $58,441

Medanales, NM $57,736

Ojo Caliente, NM $57,397

Los Ojos, NM $57,005

Pecos, NM $58,235

Penasco, NM $57,546

Petaca, NM $56,809

Questa, NM $56,972

Ranchos De Taos, NM $57,273

Red River, NM $56,810

Ribera, NM $57,175

Rowe, NM $57,932

San Cristobal, NM $56,808

San Jose, NM $57,789

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $58,071

Santa Cruz, NM $58,264

Serafina, NM $57,031

Taos, NM $56,954

Tererro, NM $58,421

Tesuque, NM $58,642

Tierra Amarilla, NM $56,954

Trampas, NM $57,499

Tres Piedras, NM $56,794

Truchas, NM $58,023

Vadito, NM $57,470

Valdez, NM $56,851

Vallecitos, NM $56,806

Velarde, NM $57,735

Villanueva, NM $57,065

Spaceport City, NM $55,901

Las Vegas, NM $56,581

Angel Fire, NM $56,748

Anton Chico, NM $56,483

Buena Vista, NM $57,002

Chacon, NM $57,042

Cimarron, NM $56,659

Cleveland, NM $57,447

Eagle Nest, NM $56,702

Guadalupita, NM $56,954

Holman, NM $57,300

La Loma, NM $56,388

Maxwell, NM $56,678

Miami, NM $56,556

Mills, NM $56,355

Montezuma, NM $57,738

Mora, NM $57,527

Mosquero, NM $56,306

Ocate, NM $56,617

Ojo Feliz, NM $56,766

Rainsville, NM $57,015

Raton, NM $56,821

Rociada, NM $57,767

Roy, NM $56,367

Sapello, NM $57,266

Solano, NM $56,299

Springer, NM $56,531

Ute Park, NM $56,686

Valmora, NM $56,533

Wagon Mound, NM $56,469

Watrous, NM $56,552

Socorro, NM $56,421

Aragon, NM $56,592

Datil, NM $56,359

Lemitar, NM $56,684

Luna, NM $56,693

Magdalena, NM $56,363

Pie Town, NM $56,551

Polvadera, NM $56,820

Quemado, NM $56,668

Reserve, NM $56,567

San Acacia, NM $56,914

San Antonio, NM $56,109

Truth Or Consequences, NM $56,097

Arrey, NM $56,088

Caballo, NM $56,127

Derry, NM $55,841

Elephant Butte, NM $56,243

Garfield, NM $55,679

Hatch, NM $54,787

Monticello, NM $56,094

Rincon, NM $54,472

Salem, NM $55,505

Williamsburg, NM $56,168

Winston, NM $56,135

Las Cruces, NM $53,759

White Sands Missile Range, NM $53,935

Santa Teresa, NM $54,327

Playas, NM $56,357

Animas, NM $56,495

Anthony, NM $54,314

Arenas Valley, NM $56,395

Bayard, NM $56,343

Berino, NM $54,068

Buckhorn, NM $56,402

Santa Clara, NM $56,442

Chamberino, NM $54,124

Cliff, NM $56,336

Columbus, NM $56,185

Deming, NM $56,198

Dona Ana, NM $53,760

Fairacres, NM $53,921

Faywood, NM $56,172

Fort Bayard, NM $56,388

Gila, NM $56,253

Glenwood, NM $56,297

Hachita, NM $56,185

Hanover, NM $56,197

Hillsboro, NM $56,082

Hurley, NM $56,305

La Mesa, NM $54,787

Lordsburg, NM $56,315

Mesilla, NM $53,760

Mesilla Park, NM $53,765

Mesquite, NM $53,811

Mimbres, NM $56,241

Mule Creek, NM $56,393

Organ, NM $53,793

Pinos Altos, NM $56,335

Radium Springs, NM $53,782

Redrock, NM $56,192

Rodeo, NM $56,567

San Miguel, NM $53,791

Silver City, NM $56,336

Sunland Park, NM $54,038

Tyrone, NM $56,503

Vado, NM $53,833

Chaparral, NM $54,512

Clovis, NM $56,228

Cannon Afb, NM $56,104

Broadview, NM $56,064

Causey, NM $55,968

Crossroads, NM $55,835

Dora, NM $56,101

Elida, NM $55,868

Floyd, NM $56,004

Fort Sumner, NM $55,958

Grady, NM $56,117

House, NM $56,073

Kenna, NM $55,868

Lingo, NM $55,964

Melrose, NM $56,082

Milnesand, NM $55,846

Pep, NM $55,922

Portales, NM $56,127

Rogers, NM $55,938

Saint Vrain, NM $56,118

Taiban, NM $55,939

Texico, NM $56,140

Yeso, NM $55,736

Roswell, NM $55,801

Artesia, NM $55,911

Caprock, NM $55,798

Carlsbad, NM $55,948

Dexter, NM $55,841

Eunice, NM $55,998

Hagerman, NM $55,868

Hobbs, NM $56,079

Hope, NM $55,664

Jal, NM $55,932

Lake Arthur, NM $55,776

Lakewood, NM $55,859

Loco Hills, NM $55,962

Loving, NM $55,934

Lovington, NM $56,025

Mcdonald, NM $55,873

Malaga, NM $55,879

Maljamar, NM $55,824

Monument, NM $55,956

Tatum, NM $55,909

Whites City, NM $56,003

Carrizozo, NM $55,536

Alamogordo, NM $55,360

Alto, NM $55,545

Bent, NM $55,370

Capitan, NM $55,415

Cloudcroft, NM $55,364

Corona, NM $55,778

Encino, NM $56,226

Fort Stanton, NM $55,439

Glencoe, NM $55,399

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $55,353

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $55,353

Hondo, NM $55,450

La Luz, NM $55,353

Lincoln, NM $55,289

Mayhill, NM $55,479

Mescalero, NM $55,378

Nogal, NM $55,616

Orogrande, NM $55,381

Picacho, NM $55,438

Pinon, NM $55,647

Ruidoso, NM $55,650

Ruidoso Downs, NM $55,574

Sacramento, NM $55,403

San Patricio, NM $55,469

Sunspot, NM $55,353

Timberon, NM $55,473

Tinnie, NM $55,406

Tularosa, NM $55,390

Vaughn, NM $55,999

Weed, NM $55,472

Tucumcari, NM $56,277

Amistad, NM $56,205

Bard, NM $56,115

Capulin, NM $56,750

Clayton, NM $56,314

Conchas Dam, NM $56,365

Cuervo, NM $56,094

Des Moines, NM $56,526

Folsom, NM $56,614

Garita, NM $56,257

Gladstone, NM $56,370

Grenville, NM $56,359

Logan, NM $56,276

Mcalister, NM $56,101

Nara Visa, NM $56,142

Newkirk, NM $56,204

Quay, NM $56,236

San Jon, NM $56,176

Santa Rosa, NM $56,236

Sedan, NM $56,256

Trementina, NM $56,254

Accounts Payable Contractor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable Contractor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable Contractor positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable Contractor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable Contractor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$86,214	$41.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$63,223	$30.0	10%

Accounts Payable Contractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Contractor'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.

$51,139

Average $57,476/year

$65,127

$4,262

Average $4,790/month

$5,427

$983

Average $1,105/week

$1,252

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,127	$5,427	$1,252	$31
Average	$57,476	$4,790	$1,105	$28
25th Percentile	$51,139	$4,262	$983	$25

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