What are the main factors that influence an Active ingredient technician'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 Active ingredient technician?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Active ingredient technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Active ingredient technician's salary?

An Active ingredient technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,636 for beginners, reaching about $56,421 at mid-level, and approach $98,587 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Active ingredient technician?

Active ingredient technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Active ingredient technician roles are District of Columbia $54,480, California $54,273, Massachusetts $53,550. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Active ingredient technician roles make?

Salaries for Active ingredient technician level roles vary by specialization: Active Directory Architect: $171,433; Grain and Ingredient Buyer: $87,384; Active Military: $79,591; Active Duty Military: $78,156; Active Directory Administrator: $75,281.

Active ingredient technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Active ingredient technician make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Active ingredient technician in New Mexico is $45,574 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Active ingredient technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,174
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,616 to $50,075
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,013

10% $38,013

50% (Median) $45,574

90% $54,174

Active ingredient technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,075	$4,173	$963	$24
Average	$45,574	$3,798	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$41,616	$3,468	$800	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Active ingredient technician Salaries

An Active ingredient technician'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 Active ingredient technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Active ingredient technician'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): $44,636
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,054
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,421
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,403
Expert (over 8 years): $98,587

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Active ingredient technician	less than 1 year	$44,636
Waste Water Treatment Technician II	1-2 years	$50,054
Waste Water Treatment Technician III	2-4 years	$56,421
Waste Water Treatment Superintendent	5-8 years	$86,403
Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager	over 8 years	$98,587

How Do Active ingredient technician 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 Active ingredient technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,480.
California: $54,273.
Massachusetts: $53,550.

District of Columbia $54,480 California $54,273 Massachusetts $53,550 Washington $53,353 New Jersey $53,334 Alaska $53,265 Connecticut $52,586 New York $52,310

Hawaii $51,429 Rhode Island $51,016 Maryland $50,735 Minnesota $50,352 Colorado $50,204 Illinois $50,155 Oregon $49,968 Delaware $49,830

New Hampshire $49,744 Virginia $49,550 Pennsylvania $48,984 Nevada $48,698 North Dakota $48,605 Michigan $48,457 Wisconsin $48,403 Vermont $48,295

Texas $47,995 Maine $47,975 Arizona $47,946 Ohio $47,911 Georgia $47,458 Indiana $47,232 Wyoming $47,188 Utah $47,119

Iowa $47,089 Kansas $46,853 Louisiana $46,784 North Carolina $46,760 Missouri $46,750 Florida $46,558 Montana $46,455 Nebraska $46,356

Kentucky $46,302 South Carolina $46,105 Tennessee $45,982 Idaho $45,933 New Mexico $45,574 Oklahoma $45,495 Alabama $45,205 South Dakota $44,718

Arkansas $44,452 West Virginia $44,309 Mississippi $43,881

Top Paying Cities for Active ingredient technician

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: $46,059
Belen: $45,803
Bernalillo: $46,141

Algodones, NM $46,059

Belen, NM $45,803

Bernalillo, NM $46,141

Bluewater, NM $45,172

Bosque, NM $45,466

Casa Blanca, NM $45,569

Cedar Crest, NM $46,179

Cedarvale, NM $44,368

Cerrillos, NM $46,092

Claunch, NM $44,204

Coyote, NM $45,413

Cuba, NM $45,341

Cubero, NM $45,670

Edgewood, NM $45,973

Estancia, NM $45,425

Gallina, NM $45,176

Counselor, NM $45,204

Grants, NM $45,120

Milan, NM $45,301

Isleta, NM $46,220

Jarales, NM $45,758

Jemez Pueblo, NM $45,838

Jemez Springs, NM $45,696

Laguna, NM $45,893

La Jara, NM $45,290

La Joya, NM $45,185

Lindrith, NM $45,131

Los Lunas, NM $46,045

Mcintosh, NM $45,675

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $45,371

Moriarty, NM $45,521

Mountainair, NM $45,030

Nageezi, NM $45,144

New Laguna, NM $45,648

Paguate, NM $45,679

Pena Blanca, NM $46,189

Peralta, NM $46,118

Placitas, NM $46,142

Ponderosa, NM $45,780

Prewitt, NM $45,158

Regina, NM $45,190

Sandia Park, NM $46,063

Corrales, NM $46,237

San Fidel, NM $45,402

San Rafael, NM $45,208

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $46,063

San Ysidro, NM $46,001

Stanley, NM $45,515

Tijeras, NM $46,069

Tome, NM $45,984

Torreon, NM $45,831

Veguita, NM $45,463

Willard, NM $44,949

Youngsville, NM $45,426

Bosque Farms, NM $46,203

Clines Corners, NM $45,240

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $46,098

Cochiti Lake, NM $46,158

Albuquerque, NM $46,263

Kirtland Afb, NM $46,263

Rio Rancho, NM $46,187

Gallup, NM $45,224

Brimhall, NM $45,096

Church Rock, NM $45,117

Continental Divide, NM $45,085

Crownpoint, NM $45,122

Fence Lake, NM $44,921

Fort Wingate, NM $45,101

Gamerco, NM $45,177

Mentmore, NM $45,107

Mexican Springs, NM $45,101

Ramah, NM $45,019

Rehoboth, NM $45,132

Thoreau, NM $45,134

Tohatchi, NM $45,093

Vanderwagen, NM $45,101

Zuni, NM $45,091

Navajo, NM $45,152

Jamestown, NM $45,040

Pinehill, NM $44,984

Sheep Springs, NM $45,141

Smith Lake, NM $45,310

Yatahey, NM $45,125

Farmington, NM $45,342

Aztec, NM $45,426

Blanco, NM $45,214

Bloomfield, NM $45,160

Flora Vista, NM $45,389

Fruitland, NM $45,105

Kirtland, NM $45,389

La Plata, NM $45,406

Navajo Dam, NM $45,385

Shiprock, NM $45,322

Waterflow, NM $45,299

Newcomb, NM $45,114

Sanostee, NM $45,142

Santa Fe, NM $46,499

Abiquiu, NM $45,227

Alcalde, NM $46,015

Amalia, NM $45,158

Arroyo Hondo, NM $45,095

Arroyo Seco, NM $45,147

Canjilon, NM $45,087

Canones, NM $45,498

Carson, NM $45,267

Cebolla, NM $45,114

Cerro, NM $45,127

Chama, NM $45,312

Chamisal, NM $45,893

Chimayo, NM $46,215

Cordova, NM $46,137

Costilla, NM $45,348

Taos Ski Valley, NM $45,004

Dixon, NM $45,849

Dulce, NM $45,311

El Prado, NM $45,187

El Rito, NM $45,394

Embudo, NM $45,613

Espanola, NM $46,159

Glorieta, NM $46,320

Hernandez, NM $45,730

Ilfeld, NM $45,892

La Madera, NM $45,314

Lamy, NM $46,143

Llano, NM $45,800

Los Alamos, NM $46,252

White Rock, NM $46,339

Medanales, NM $45,781

Ojo Caliente, NM $45,511

Los Ojos, NM $45,200

Pecos, NM $46,176

Penasco, NM $45,629

Petaca, NM $45,045

Questa, NM $45,175

Ranchos De Taos, NM $45,413

Red River, NM $45,046

Ribera, NM $45,336

Rowe, NM $45,936

San Cristobal, NM $45,044

San Jose, NM $45,822

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $46,046

Santa Cruz, NM $46,199

Serafina, NM $45,221

Taos, NM $45,161

Tererro, NM $46,323

Tesuque, NM $46,499

Tierra Amarilla, NM $45,161

Trampas, NM $45,592

Tres Piedras, NM $45,033

Truchas, NM $46,008

Vadito, NM $45,569

Valdez, NM $45,078

Vallecitos, NM $45,043

Velarde, NM $45,780

Villanueva, NM $45,248

Spaceport City, NM $44,326

Las Vegas, NM $44,864

Angel Fire, NM $44,997

Anton Chico, NM $44,787

Buena Vista, NM $45,198

Chacon, NM $45,230

Cimarron, NM $44,926

Cleveland, NM $45,551

Eagle Nest, NM $44,960

Guadalupita, NM $45,161

Holman, NM $45,435

La Loma, NM $44,711

Maxwell, NM $44,942

Miami, NM $44,845

Mills, NM $44,685

Montezuma, NM $45,782

Mora, NM $45,615

Mosquero, NM $44,646

Ocate, NM $44,893

Ojo Feliz, NM $45,011

Rainsville, NM $45,209

Raton, NM $45,055

Rociada, NM $45,805

Roy, NM $44,695

Sapello, NM $45,408

Solano, NM $44,640

Springer, NM $44,825

Ute Park, NM $44,947

Valmora, NM $44,826

Wagon Mound, NM $44,775

Watrous, NM $44,842

Socorro, NM $44,738

Aragon, NM $44,873

Datil, NM $44,688

Lemitar, NM $44,946

Luna, NM $44,953

Magdalena, NM $44,692

Pie Town, NM $44,841

Polvadera, NM $45,054

Quemado, NM $44,934

Reserve, NM $44,853

San Acacia, NM $45,129

San Antonio, NM $44,490

Truth Or Consequences, NM $44,481

Arrey, NM $44,474

Caballo, NM $44,504

Derry, NM $44,278

Elephant Butte, NM $44,597

Garfield, NM $44,149

Hatch, NM $43,442

Monticello, NM $44,479

Rincon, NM $43,192

Salem, NM $44,012

Williamsburg, NM $44,537

Winston, NM $44,511

Las Cruces, NM $42,626

White Sands Missile Range, NM $42,766

Santa Teresa, NM $43,077

Playas, NM $44,687

Animas, NM $44,796

Anthony, NM $43,067

Arenas Valley, NM $44,717

Bayard, NM $44,676

Berino, NM $42,872

Buckhorn, NM $44,722

Santa Clara, NM $44,754

Chamberino, NM $42,916

Cliff, NM $44,670

Columbus, NM $44,550

Deming, NM $44,561

Dona Ana, NM $42,628

Fairacres, NM $42,755

Faywood, NM $44,540

Fort Bayard, NM $44,711

Gila, NM $44,605

Glenwood, NM $44,639

Hachita, NM $44,550

Hanover, NM $44,560

Hillsboro, NM $44,469

Hurley, NM $44,646

La Mesa, NM $43,442

Lordsburg, NM $44,654

Mesilla, NM $42,627

Mesilla Park, NM $42,632

Mesquite, NM $42,668

Mimbres, NM $44,595

Mule Creek, NM $44,716

Organ, NM $42,654

Pinos Altos, NM $44,669

Radium Springs, NM $42,645

Redrock, NM $44,556

Rodeo, NM $44,853

San Miguel, NM $42,652

Silver City, NM $44,670

Sunland Park, NM $42,848

Tyrone, NM $44,802

Vado, NM $42,686

Chaparral, NM $43,224

Clovis, NM $44,584

Cannon Afb, NM $44,486

Broadview, NM $44,454

Causey, NM $44,378

Crossroads, NM $44,273

Dora, NM $44,483

Elida, NM $44,299

Floyd, NM $44,407

Fort Sumner, NM $44,371

Grady, NM $44,497

House, NM $44,461

Kenna, NM $44,299

Lingo, NM $44,375

Melrose, NM $44,469

Milnesand, NM $44,282

Pep, NM $44,342

Portales, NM $44,505

Rogers, NM $44,355

Saint Vrain, NM $44,497

Taiban, NM $44,356

Texico, NM $44,514

Yeso, NM $44,195

Roswell, NM $44,246

Artesia, NM $44,333

Caprock, NM $44,243

Carlsbad, NM $44,362

Dexter, NM $44,277

Eunice, NM $44,402

Hagerman, NM $44,299

Hobbs, NM $44,467

Hope, NM $44,137

Jal, NM $44,350

Lake Arthur, NM $44,226

Lakewood, NM $44,292

Loco Hills, NM $44,374

Loving, NM $44,351

Lovington, NM $44,424

Mcdonald, NM $44,303

Malaga, NM $44,308

Maljamar, NM $44,265

Monument, NM $44,369

Tatum, NM $44,331

Whites City, NM $44,406

Carrizozo, NM $44,036

Alamogordo, NM $43,896

Alto, NM $44,043

Bent, NM $43,904

Capitan, NM $43,940

Cloudcroft, NM $43,899

Corona, NM $44,228

Encino, NM $44,583

Fort Stanton, NM $43,959

Glencoe, NM $43,927

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $43,891

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $43,891

Hondo, NM $43,968

La Luz, NM $43,891

Lincoln, NM $43,840

Mayhill, NM $43,990

Mescalero, NM $43,911

Nogal, NM $44,099

Orogrande, NM $43,913

Picacho, NM $43,958

Pinon, NM $44,124

Ruidoso, NM $44,126

Ruidoso Downs, NM $44,066

Sacramento, NM $43,930

San Patricio, NM $43,983

Sunspot, NM $43,891

Timberon, NM $43,986

Tinnie, NM $43,933

Tularosa, NM $43,920

Vaughn, NM $44,403

Weed, NM $43,985

Tucumcari, NM $44,624

Amistad, NM $44,566

Bard, NM $44,495

Capulin, NM $44,999

Clayton, NM $44,653

Conchas Dam, NM $44,693

Cuervo, NM $44,478

Des Moines, NM $44,821

Folsom, NM $44,890

Garita, NM $44,607

Gladstone, NM $44,697

Grenville, NM $44,689

Logan, NM $44,622

Mcalister, NM $44,484

Nara Visa, NM $44,516

Newkirk, NM $44,566

Quay, NM $44,591

San Jon, NM $44,543

Santa Rosa, NM $44,591

Sedan, NM $44,607

Trementina, NM $44,605

Active ingredient technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Active ingredient technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Active ingredient technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Active ingredient technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Active ingredient technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$59,246	$28.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$56,967	$27.0	25%
Biotechnology	$52,410	$25.0	15%
MFG Durable	$50,131	$24.0	10%
Construction	$47,853	$23.0	5%

Active ingredient technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Active ingredient technician'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.

$41,616

Average $45,574/year

$50,075

$3,468

Average $3,798/month

$4,173

$800

Average $876/week

$963

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,075	$4,173	$963	$24
Average	$45,574	$3,798	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$41,616	$3,468	$800	$20

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