What are the main factors that influence an Acquisition Contract Expert'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 Acquisition Contract Expert?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Acquisition Contract Expert roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Acquisition Contract Expert's salary?

An Acquisition Contract Expert's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,250 for beginners, reaching about $85,566 at mid-level, and approach $146,983 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Acquisition Contract Expert?

Acquisition Contract Expert salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Acquisition Contract Expert roles are District of Columbia $74,659, California $74,376, Massachusetts $73,384. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Acquisition Contract Expert roles make?

Salaries for Acquisition Contract Expert level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Contract Services: $266,693; Expert Landman: $228,800; Expert Geophysicist: $192,110; Expert Chemist: $150,400; Expert Contracts Administrator: $141,400.

Acquisition Contract Expert Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Acquisition Contract Expert make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acquisition Contract Expert in New Mexico is $62,454 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Acquisition Contract Expert's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,489
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,417 to $68,230
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,831

10% $52,831

50% (Median) $62,454

90% $73,489

Acquisition Contract Expert Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,230	$5,686	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,454	$5,204	$1,201	$30
25th Percentile	$57,417	$4,785	$1,104	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Acquisition Contract Expert Salaries

An Acquisition Contract Expert'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 Acquisition Contract Expert Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acquisition Contract Expert'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): $61,250
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,624
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,566
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,159
Expert (over 8 years): $146,983

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Acquisition Contract Expert	less than 1 year	$61,250
Contracts Administrator II - Construction	1-2 years	$75,624
Contracts Administrator III - Construction	2-4 years	$85,566
Contracts Administrator IV - Construction	5-8 years	$103,159
Contracts Administrator V - Construction	over 8 years	$146,983

How Do Acquisition Contract Expert 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 Acquisition Contract Experts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,659.
California: $74,376.
Massachusetts: $73,384.

District of Columbia $74,659 California $74,376 Massachusetts $73,384 Washington $73,115 New Jersey $73,088 Alaska $72,993 Connecticut $72,063 New York $71,685

Hawaii $70,478 Rhode Island $69,912 Maryland $69,527 Minnesota $69,001 Colorado $68,799 Illinois $68,732 Oregon $68,475 Delaware $68,287

New Hampshire $68,168 Virginia $67,902 Pennsylvania $67,127 Nevada $66,736 North Dakota $66,608 Michigan $66,405 Wisconsin $66,331 Vermont $66,183

Texas $65,771 Maine $65,744 Arizona $65,704 Ohio $65,657 Georgia $65,036 Indiana $64,726 Wyoming $64,666 Utah $64,571

Iowa $64,531 Kansas $64,207 Louisiana $64,113 North Carolina $64,079 Missouri $64,065 Florida $63,802 Montana $63,661 Nebraska $63,526

Kentucky $63,452 South Carolina $63,182 Tennessee $63,014 Idaho $62,946 New Mexico $62,454 Oklahoma $62,346 Alabama $61,948 South Dakota $61,281

Arkansas $60,916 West Virginia $60,721 Mississippi $60,134

Top Paying Cities for Acquisition Contract Expert

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: $63,119
Belen: $62,767
Bernalillo: $63,231

Algodones, NM $63,119

Belen, NM $62,767

Bernalillo, NM $63,231

Bluewater, NM $61,903

Bosque, NM $62,306

Casa Blanca, NM $62,447

Cedar Crest, NM $63,283

Cedarvale, NM $60,802

Cerrillos, NM $63,165

Claunch, NM $60,577

Coyote, NM $62,234

Cuba, NM $62,134

Cubero, NM $62,585

Edgewood, NM $63,001

Estancia, NM $62,250

Gallina, NM $61,908

Counselor, NM $61,947

Grants, NM $61,832

Milan, NM $62,080

Isleta, NM $63,339

Jarales, NM $62,707

Jemez Pueblo, NM $62,815

Jemez Springs, NM $62,622

Laguna, NM $62,891

La Jara, NM $62,065

La Joya, NM $61,921

Lindrith, NM $61,846

Los Lunas, NM $63,100

Mcintosh, NM $62,592

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $62,175

Moriarty, NM $62,382

Mountainair, NM $61,709

Nageezi, NM $61,865

New Laguna, NM $62,555

Paguate, NM $62,597

Pena Blanca, NM $63,297

Peralta, NM $63,200

Placitas, NM $63,232

Ponderosa, NM $62,736

Prewitt, NM $61,884

Regina, NM $61,927

Sandia Park, NM $63,124

Corrales, NM $63,362

San Fidel, NM $62,218

San Rafael, NM $61,953

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $63,125

San Ysidro, NM $63,040

Stanley, NM $62,373

Tijeras, NM $63,132

Tome, NM $63,016

Torreon, NM $62,806

Veguita, NM $62,301

Willard, NM $61,597

Youngsville, NM $62,252

Bosque Farms, NM $63,316

Clines Corners, NM $61,996

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $63,173

Cochiti Lake, NM $63,255

Albuquerque, NM $63,398

Kirtland Afb, NM $63,398

Rio Rancho, NM $63,294

Gallup, NM $61,974

Brimhall, NM $61,798

Church Rock, NM $61,827

Continental Divide, NM $61,784

Crownpoint, NM $61,835

Fence Lake, NM $61,559

Fort Wingate, NM $61,806

Gamerco, NM $61,910

Mentmore, NM $61,814

Mexican Springs, NM $61,807

Ramah, NM $61,693

Rehoboth, NM $61,848

Thoreau, NM $61,851

Tohatchi, NM $61,794

Vanderwagen, NM $61,807

Zuni, NM $61,792

Navajo, NM $61,876

Jamestown, NM $61,722

Pinehill, NM $61,645

Sheep Springs, NM $61,861

Smith Lake, NM $62,092

Yatahey, NM $61,839

Farmington, NM $62,136

Aztec, NM $62,251

Blanco, NM $61,960

Bloomfield, NM $61,887

Flora Vista, NM $62,200

Fruitland, NM $61,811

Kirtland, NM $62,201

La Plata, NM $62,223

Navajo Dam, NM $62,196

Shiprock, NM $62,109

Waterflow, NM $62,078

Newcomb, NM $61,823

Sanostee, NM $61,862

Santa Fe, NM $63,722

Abiquiu, NM $61,978

Alcalde, NM $63,058

Amalia, NM $61,884

Arroyo Hondo, NM $61,797

Arroyo Seco, NM $61,869

Canjilon, NM $61,787

Canones, NM $62,350

Carson, NM $62,034

Cebolla, NM $61,823

Cerro, NM $61,842

Chama, NM $62,094

Chamisal, NM $62,891

Chimayo, NM $63,332

Cordova, NM $63,225

Costilla, NM $62,144

Taos Ski Valley, NM $61,672

Dixon, NM $62,831

Dulce, NM $62,093

El Prado, NM $61,923

El Rito, NM $62,207

Embudo, NM $62,508

Espanola, NM $63,256

Glorieta, NM $63,476

Hernandez, NM $62,668

Ilfeld, NM $62,890

La Madera, NM $62,098

Lamy, NM $63,234

Llano, NM $62,763

Los Alamos, NM $63,384

White Rock, NM $63,503

Medanales, NM $62,737

Ojo Caliente, NM $62,368

Los Ojos, NM $61,942

Pecos, NM $63,279

Penasco, NM $62,530

Petaca, NM $61,730

Questa, NM $61,907

Ranchos De Taos, NM $62,233

Red River, NM $61,730

Ribera, NM $62,127

Rowe, NM $62,949

San Cristobal, NM $61,728

San Jose, NM $62,794

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $63,101

Santa Cruz, NM $63,311

Serafina, NM $61,970

Taos, NM $61,887

Tererro, NM $63,481

Tesuque, NM $63,722

Tierra Amarilla, NM $61,887

Trampas, NM $62,479

Tres Piedras, NM $61,713

Truchas, NM $63,049

Vadito, NM $62,448

Valdez, NM $61,775

Vallecitos, NM $61,726

Velarde, NM $62,736

Villanueva, NM $62,007

Spaceport City, NM $60,743

Las Vegas, NM $61,482

Angel Fire, NM $61,663

Anton Chico, NM $61,375

Buena Vista, NM $61,939

Chacon, NM $61,983

Cimarron, NM $61,566

Cleveland, NM $62,422

Eagle Nest, NM $61,613

Guadalupita, NM $61,887

Holman, NM $62,263

La Loma, NM $61,272

Maxwell, NM $61,587

Miami, NM $61,455

Mills, NM $61,236

Montezuma, NM $62,739

Mora, NM $62,510

Mosquero, NM $61,183

Ocate, NM $61,521

Ojo Feliz, NM $61,683

Rainsville, NM $61,954

Raton, NM $61,742

Rociada, NM $62,771

Roy, NM $61,250

Sapello, NM $62,226

Solano, NM $61,175

Springer, NM $61,428

Ute Park, NM $61,595

Valmora, NM $61,430

Wagon Mound, NM $61,359

Watrous, NM $61,450

Socorro, NM $61,308

Aragon, NM $61,494

Datil, NM $61,240

Lemitar, NM $61,593

Luna, NM $61,603

Magdalena, NM $61,245

Pie Town, NM $61,449

Polvadera, NM $61,742

Quemado, NM $61,577

Reserve, NM $61,466

San Acacia, NM $61,844

San Antonio, NM $60,969

Truth Or Consequences, NM $60,956

Arrey, NM $60,946

Caballo, NM $60,988

Derry, NM $60,678

Elephant Butte, NM $61,115

Garfield, NM $60,502

Hatch, NM $59,532

Monticello, NM $60,953

Rincon, NM $59,190

Salem, NM $60,313

Williamsburg, NM $61,033

Winston, NM $60,997

Las Cruces, NM $58,415

White Sands Missile Range, NM $58,606

Santa Teresa, NM $59,032

Playas, NM $61,238

Animas, NM $61,388

Anthony, NM $59,018

Arenas Valley, NM $61,280

Bayard, NM $61,223

Berino, NM $58,751

Buckhorn, NM $61,287

Santa Clara, NM $61,330

Chamberino, NM $58,812

Cliff, NM $61,216

Columbus, NM $61,051

Deming, NM $61,065

Dona Ana, NM $58,417

Fairacres, NM $58,591

Faywood, NM $61,037

Fort Bayard, NM $61,272

Gila, NM $61,125

Glenwood, NM $61,173

Hachita, NM $61,051

Hanover, NM $61,064

Hillsboro, NM $60,939

Hurley, NM $61,182

La Mesa, NM $59,532

Lordsburg, NM $61,193

Mesilla, NM $58,416

Mesilla Park, NM $58,422

Mesquite, NM $58,472

Mimbres, NM $61,113

Mule Creek, NM $61,278

Organ, NM $58,453

Pinos Altos, NM $61,214

Radium Springs, NM $58,440

Redrock, NM $61,059

Rodeo, NM $61,466

San Miguel, NM $58,450

Silver City, NM $61,215

Sunland Park, NM $58,718

Tyrone, NM $61,397

Vado, NM $58,496

Chaparral, NM $59,233

Clovis, NM $61,098

Cannon Afb, NM $60,963

Broadview, NM $60,920

Causey, NM $60,815

Crossroads, NM $60,671

Dora, NM $60,960

Elida, NM $60,707

Floyd, NM $60,854

Fort Sumner, NM $60,805

Grady, NM $60,978

House, NM $60,929

Kenna, NM $60,707

Lingo, NM $60,811

Melrose, NM $60,939

Milnesand, NM $60,683

Pep, NM $60,766

Portales, NM $60,989

Rogers, NM $60,783

Saint Vrain, NM $60,978

Taiban, NM $60,784

Texico, NM $61,002

Yeso, NM $60,564

Roswell, NM $60,634

Artesia, NM $60,754

Caprock, NM $60,631

Carlsbad, NM $60,794

Dexter, NM $60,677

Eunice, NM $60,848

Hagerman, NM $60,707

Hobbs, NM $60,937

Hope, NM $60,485

Jal, NM $60,776

Lake Arthur, NM $60,607

Lakewood, NM $60,697

Loco Hills, NM $60,809

Loving, NM $60,778

Lovington, NM $60,878

Mcdonald, NM $60,712

Malaga, NM $60,719

Maljamar, NM $60,660

Monument, NM $60,802

Tatum, NM $60,751

Whites City, NM $60,853

Carrizozo, NM $60,347

Alamogordo, NM $60,154

Alto, NM $60,355

Bent, NM $60,166

Capitan, NM $60,215

Cloudcroft, NM $60,159

Corona, NM $60,609

Encino, NM $61,096

Fort Stanton, NM $60,241

Glencoe, NM $60,198

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $60,148

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $60,148

Hondo, NM $60,253

La Luz, NM $60,148

Lincoln, NM $60,078

Mayhill, NM $60,284

Mescalero, NM $60,175

Nogal, NM $60,433

Orogrande, NM $60,178

Picacho, NM $60,240

Pinon, NM $60,467

Ruidoso, NM $60,470

Ruidoso Downs, NM $60,388

Sacramento, NM $60,202

San Patricio, NM $60,273

Sunspot, NM $60,148

Timberon, NM $60,278

Tinnie, NM $60,205

Tularosa, NM $60,188

Vaughn, NM $60,850

Weed, NM $60,277

Tucumcari, NM $61,152

Amistad, NM $61,073

Bard, NM $60,975

Capulin, NM $61,666

Clayton, NM $61,192

Conchas Dam, NM $61,247

Cuervo, NM $60,952

Des Moines, NM $61,422

Folsom, NM $61,517

Garita, NM $61,130

Gladstone, NM $61,252

Grenville, NM $61,241

Logan, NM $61,150

Mcalister, NM $60,960

Nara Visa, NM $61,005

Newkirk, NM $61,072

Quay, NM $61,107

San Jon, NM $61,042

Santa Rosa, NM $61,107

Sedan, NM $61,129

Trementina, NM $61,126

Acquisition Contract Expert Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Acquisition Contract Expert roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Acquisition Contract Expert positions in MFG Durable or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Acquisition Contract Expert as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Acquisition Contract Expert

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$87,435	$42.0	40%
Construction	$74,945	$36.0	20%

Acquisition Contract Expert Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acquisition Contract Expert'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.

$57,417

Average $62,454/year

$68,230

$4,785

Average $5,204/month

$5,686

$1,104

Average $1,201/week

$1,312

$28

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,230	$5,686	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,454	$5,204	$1,201	$30
25th Percentile	$57,417	$4,785	$1,104	$28

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