What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Adjunct Instructor of Sociology's salary?

An Adjunct Instructor of Sociology's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,986 for beginners, reaching about $56,002 at mid-level, and approach $59,347 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology?

Adjunct Instructor of Sociology salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Instructor of Sociology roles are District of Columbia $68,279, California $68,020, Massachusetts $67,114. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Instructor of Sociology roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Instructor of Sociology level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,864; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,307; Adjunct Instructor, Sociology: $75,842; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,346; Adjunct English Instructor: $58,328.

Adjunct Instructor of Sociology Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology in New Mexico is $57,117 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,453
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,969 to $65,144
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,462

10% $43,462

50% (Median) $57,117

90% $72,453

Adjunct Instructor of Sociology Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,144	$5,429	$1,253	$31
Average	$57,117	$4,760	$1,098	$27
25th Percentile	$49,969	$4,164	$961	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Instructor of Sociology Salaries

An Adjunct Instructor of Sociology'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 Adjunct Instructor of Sociology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology'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): $52,986
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,210
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,002
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,124
Expert (over 8 years): $59,347

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Instructor of Sociology	less than 1 year	$52,986
Early Career Level Adjunct Instructor of Sociology	1-2 years	$53,210
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Instructor of Sociology	2-4 years	$56,002
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Instructor of Sociology	5-8 years	$59,124
Expert Level Adjunct Instructor of Sociology	over 8 years	$59,347

How Do Adjunct Instructor of Sociology 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 Adjunct Instructor of Sociologies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,279.
California: $68,020.
Massachusetts: $67,114.

District of Columbia $68,279 California $68,020 Massachusetts $67,114 Washington $66,867 New Jersey $66,842 Alaska $66,756 Connecticut $65,905 New York $65,560

Hawaii $64,456 Rhode Island $63,938 Maryland $63,586 Minnesota $63,105 Colorado $62,920 Illinois $62,858 Oregon $62,624 Delaware $62,451

New Hampshire $62,343 Virginia $62,100 Pennsylvania $61,391 Nevada $61,033 North Dakota $60,916 Michigan $60,731 Wisconsin $60,663 Vermont $60,527

Texas $60,151 Maine $60,127 Arizona $60,090 Ohio $60,046 Georgia $59,479 Indiana $59,195 Wyoming $59,140 Utah $59,054

Iowa $59,017 Kansas $58,721 Louisiana $58,634 North Carolina $58,603 Missouri $58,591 Florida $58,351 Montana $58,221 Nebraska $58,098

Kentucky $58,030 South Carolina $57,783 Tennessee $57,629 Idaho $57,567 New Mexico $57,117 Oklahoma $57,019 Alabama $56,655 South Dakota $56,044

Arkansas $55,711 West Virginia $55,532 Mississippi $54,996

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Instructor of Sociology

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: $57,725
Belen: $57,404
Bernalillo: $57,828

Algodones, NM $57,725

Belen, NM $57,404

Bernalillo, NM $57,828

Bluewater, NM $56,613

Bosque, NM $56,982

Casa Blanca, NM $57,111

Cedar Crest, NM $57,876

Cedarvale, NM $55,606

Cerrillos, NM $57,767

Claunch, NM $55,400

Coyote, NM $56,916

Cuba, NM $56,825

Cubero, NM $57,237

Edgewood, NM $57,617

Estancia, NM $56,930

Gallina, NM $56,618

Counselor, NM $56,653

Grants, NM $56,549

Milan, NM $56,775

Isleta, NM $57,927

Jarales, NM $57,348

Jemez Pueblo, NM $57,448

Jemez Springs, NM $57,271

Laguna, NM $57,517

La Jara, NM $56,761

La Joya, NM $56,630

Lindrith, NM $56,562

Los Lunas, NM $57,708

Mcintosh, NM $57,244

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $56,862

Moriarty, NM $57,051

Mountainair, NM $56,436

Nageezi, NM $56,578

New Laguna, NM $57,210

Paguate, NM $57,249

Pena Blanca, NM $57,888

Peralta, NM $57,799

Placitas, NM $57,829

Ponderosa, NM $57,375

Prewitt, NM $56,596

Regina, NM $56,636

Sandia Park, NM $57,730

Corrales, NM $57,948

San Fidel, NM $56,901

San Rafael, NM $56,659

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $57,731

San Ysidro, NM $57,653

Stanley, NM $57,043

Tijeras, NM $57,738

Tome, NM $57,631

Torreon, NM $57,439

Veguita, NM $56,978

Willard, NM $56,334

Youngsville, NM $56,932

Bosque Farms, NM $57,905

Clines Corners, NM $56,698

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $57,775

Cochiti Lake, NM $57,850

Albuquerque, NM $57,981

Kirtland Afb, NM $57,981

Rio Rancho, NM $57,886

Gallup, NM $56,678

Brimhall, NM $56,518

Church Rock, NM $56,544

Continental Divide, NM $56,504

Crownpoint, NM $56,551

Fence Lake, NM $56,299

Fort Wingate, NM $56,525

Gamerco, NM $56,620

Mentmore, NM $56,532

Mexican Springs, NM $56,525

Ramah, NM $56,422

Rehoboth, NM $56,563

Thoreau, NM $56,566

Tohatchi, NM $56,514

Vanderwagen, NM $56,525

Zuni, NM $56,512

Navajo, NM $56,589

Jamestown, NM $56,448

Pinehill, NM $56,378

Sheep Springs, NM $56,575

Smith Lake, NM $56,786

Yatahey, NM $56,555

Farmington, NM $56,827

Aztec, NM $56,932

Blanco, NM $56,666

Bloomfield, NM $56,599

Flora Vista, NM $56,885

Fruitland, NM $56,529

Kirtland, NM $56,886

La Plata, NM $56,906

Navajo Dam, NM $56,881

Shiprock, NM $56,802

Waterflow, NM $56,773

Newcomb, NM $56,541

Sanostee, NM $56,576

Santa Fe, NM $58,277

Abiquiu, NM $56,682

Alcalde, NM $57,670

Amalia, NM $56,596

Arroyo Hondo, NM $56,517

Arroyo Seco, NM $56,582

Canjilon, NM $56,507

Canones, NM $57,022

Carson, NM $56,733

Cebolla, NM $56,541

Cerro, NM $56,557

Chama, NM $56,788

Chamisal, NM $57,517

Chimayo, NM $57,921

Cordova, NM $57,823

Costilla, NM $56,834

Taos Ski Valley, NM $56,402

Dixon, NM $57,462

Dulce, NM $56,787

El Prado, NM $56,632

El Rito, NM $56,891

Embudo, NM $57,167

Espanola, NM $57,850

Glorieta, NM $58,052

Hernandez, NM $57,313

Ilfeld, NM $57,516

La Madera, NM $56,792

Lamy, NM $57,831

Llano, NM $57,400

Los Alamos, NM $57,968

White Rock, NM $58,077

Medanales, NM $57,376

Ojo Caliente, NM $57,039

Los Ojos, NM $56,649

Pecos, NM $57,871

Penasco, NM $57,187

Petaca, NM $56,455

Questa, NM $56,617

Ranchos De Taos, NM $56,916

Red River, NM $56,455

Ribera, NM $56,819

Rowe, NM $57,570

San Cristobal, NM $56,454

San Jose, NM $57,429

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $57,709

Santa Cruz, NM $57,901

Serafina, NM $56,675

Taos, NM $56,599

Tererro, NM $58,056

Tesuque, NM $58,277

Tierra Amarilla, NM $56,599

Trampas, NM $57,140

Tres Piedras, NM $56,439

Truchas, NM $57,661

Vadito, NM $57,112

Valdez, NM $56,496

Vallecitos, NM $56,452

Velarde, NM $57,375

Villanueva, NM $56,709

Spaceport City, NM $55,553

Las Vegas, NM $56,228

Angel Fire, NM $56,394

Anton Chico, NM $56,130

Buena Vista, NM $56,646

Chacon, NM $56,686

Cimarron, NM $56,306

Cleveland, NM $57,088

Eagle Nest, NM $56,348

Guadalupita, NM $56,599

Holman, NM $56,943

La Loma, NM $56,036

Maxwell, NM $56,325

Miami, NM $56,203

Mills, NM $56,003

Montezuma, NM $57,378

Mora, NM $57,168

Mosquero, NM $55,955

Ocate, NM $56,264

Ojo Feliz, NM $56,412

Rainsville, NM $56,660

Raton, NM $56,467

Rociada, NM $57,407

Roy, NM $56,016

Sapello, NM $56,909

Solano, NM $55,947

Springer, NM $56,179

Ute Park, NM $56,332

Valmora, NM $56,180

Wagon Mound, NM $56,116

Watrous, NM $56,200

Socorro, NM $56,069

Aragon, NM $56,239

Datil, NM $56,007

Lemitar, NM $56,330

Luna, NM $56,339

Magdalena, NM $56,011

Pie Town, NM $56,198

Polvadera, NM $56,466

Quemado, NM $56,315

Reserve, NM $56,214

San Acacia, NM $56,559

San Antonio, NM $55,759

Truth Or Consequences, NM $55,748

Arrey, NM $55,738

Caballo, NM $55,777

Derry, NM $55,493

Elephant Butte, NM $55,892

Garfield, NM $55,332

Hatch, NM $54,445

Monticello, NM $55,744

Rincon, NM $54,132

Salem, NM $55,159

Williamsburg, NM $55,818

Winston, NM $55,785

Las Cruces, NM $53,423

White Sands Missile Range, NM $53,598

Santa Teresa, NM $53,988

Playas, NM $56,005

Animas, NM $56,143

Anthony, NM $53,975

Arenas Valley, NM $56,044

Bayard, NM $55,992

Berino, NM $53,730

Buckhorn, NM $56,050

Santa Clara, NM $56,090

Chamberino, NM $53,786

Cliff, NM $55,985

Columbus, NM $55,834

Deming, NM $55,847

Dona Ana, NM $53,425

Fairacres, NM $53,585

Faywood, NM $55,822

Fort Bayard, NM $56,036

Gila, NM $55,902

Glenwood, NM $55,946

Hachita, NM $55,834

Hanover, NM $55,846

Hillsboro, NM $55,732

Hurley, NM $55,954

La Mesa, NM $54,445

Lordsburg, NM $55,964

Mesilla, NM $53,424

Mesilla Park, NM $53,430

Mesquite, NM $53,476

Mimbres, NM $55,891

Mule Creek, NM $56,042

Organ, NM $53,458

Pinos Altos, NM $55,984

Radium Springs, NM $53,446

Redrock, NM $55,841

Rodeo, NM $56,214

San Miguel, NM $53,455

Silver City, NM $55,984

Sunland Park, NM $53,701

Tyrone, NM $56,150

Vado, NM $53,497

Chaparral, NM $54,172

Clovis, NM $55,877

Cannon Afb, NM $55,754

Broadview, NM $55,714

Causey, NM $55,619

Crossroads, NM $55,487

Dora, NM $55,751

Elida, NM $55,519

Floyd, NM $55,654

Fort Sumner, NM $55,609

Grady, NM $55,767

House, NM $55,723

Kenna, NM $55,520

Lingo, NM $55,615

Melrose, NM $55,732

Milnesand, NM $55,498

Pep, NM $55,574

Portales, NM $55,777

Rogers, NM $55,589

Saint Vrain, NM $55,768

Taiban, NM $55,590

Texico, NM $55,789

Yeso, NM $55,389

Roswell, NM $55,453

Artesia, NM $55,563

Caprock, NM $55,450

Carlsbad, NM $55,599

Dexter, NM $55,492

Eunice, NM $55,648

Hagerman, NM $55,520

Hobbs, NM $55,730

Hope, NM $55,316

Jal, NM $55,583

Lake Arthur, NM $55,428

Lakewood, NM $55,511

Loco Hills, NM $55,613

Loving, NM $55,585

Lovington, NM $55,676

Mcdonald, NM $55,524

Malaga, NM $55,530

Maljamar, NM $55,476

Monument, NM $55,607

Tatum, NM $55,560

Whites City, NM $55,653

Carrizozo, NM $55,190

Alamogordo, NM $55,014

Alto, NM $55,198

Bent, NM $55,025

Capitan, NM $55,070

Cloudcroft, NM $55,019

Corona, NM $55,430

Encino, NM $55,875

Fort Stanton, NM $55,093

Glencoe, NM $55,054

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $55,008

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $55,008

Hondo, NM $55,104

La Luz, NM $55,008

Lincoln, NM $54,944

Mayhill, NM $55,133

Mescalero, NM $55,033

Nogal, NM $55,269

Orogrande, NM $55,036

Picacho, NM $55,093

Pinon, NM $55,300

Ruidoso, NM $55,303

Ruidoso Downs, NM $55,228

Sacramento, NM $55,057

San Patricio, NM $55,123

Sunspot, NM $55,008

Timberon, NM $55,127

Tinnie, NM $55,061

Tularosa, NM $55,045

Vaughn, NM $55,650

Weed, NM $55,126

Tucumcari, NM $55,926

Amistad, NM $55,854

Bard, NM $55,765

Capulin, NM $56,396

Clayton, NM $55,963

Conchas Dam, NM $56,013

Cuervo, NM $55,744

Des Moines, NM $56,174

Folsom, NM $56,261

Garita, NM $55,906

Gladstone, NM $56,018

Grenville, NM $56,008

Logan, NM $55,925

Mcalister, NM $55,751

Nara Visa, NM $55,792

Newkirk, NM $55,854

Quay, NM $55,886

San Jon, NM $55,826

Santa Rosa, NM $55,886

Sedan, NM $55,905

Trementina, NM $55,903

Adjunct Instructor of Sociology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology'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.

$49,969

Average $57,117/year

$65,144

$4,164

Average $4,760/month

$5,429

$961

Average $1,098/week

$1,253

$24

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,144	$5,429	$1,253	$31
Average	$57,117	$4,760	$1,098	$27
25th Percentile	$49,969	$4,164	$961	$24

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