What are the main factors that influence an Affordable Housing 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 Affordable Housing Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Affordable Housing Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Affordable Housing Specialist's salary?

An Affordable Housing Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,445 for beginners, reaching about $39,997 at mid-level, and approach $42,229 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Affordable Housing Specialist?

Affordable Housing Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Affordable Housing Specialist roles are District of Columbia $49,052, California $48,866, Massachusetts $48,214. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Affordable Housing Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Affordable Housing Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Affordable Housing Property Manager: $112,623; Housing Rehabilitation Specialist: $80,534; Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist: $54,849; Affordable Housing Coordinator: $52,588; Affordable Housing Manager: $51,413.

Affordable Housing Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Affordable Housing Specialist make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Affordable Housing Specialist in New Mexico is $41,033 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Affordable Housing Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,998
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,737 to $46,773
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,826

10% $32,826

50% (Median) $41,033

90% $51,998

Affordable Housing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,773	$3,898	$899	$22
Average	$41,033	$3,419	$789	$20
25th Percentile	$36,737	$3,061	$706	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Affordable Housing Specialist Salaries

An Affordable Housing 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 Affordable Housing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Affordable Housing 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): $38,445
Early Career (1-2 years): $38,762
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,997
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,432
Expert (over 8 years): $42,229

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Affordable Housing Specialist	less than 1 year	$38,445
Early Career Level Affordable Housing Specialist	1-2 years	$38,762
Mid-Level Level Affordable Housing Specialist	2-4 years	$39,997
Senior-Level Level Affordable Housing Specialist	5-8 years	$41,432
Expert Level Affordable Housing Specialist	over 8 years	$42,229

How Do Affordable Housing 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 Affordable Housing Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,052.
California: $48,866.
Massachusetts: $48,214.

District of Columbia $49,052 California $48,866 Massachusetts $48,214 Washington $48,037 New Jersey $48,019 Alaska $47,957 Connecticut $47,346 New York $47,098

Hawaii $46,305 Rhode Island $45,933 Maryland $45,680 Minnesota $45,335 Colorado $45,202 Illinois $45,158 Oregon $44,989 Delaware $44,865

New Hampshire $44,787 Virginia $44,613 Pennsylvania $44,103 Nevada $43,846 North Dakota $43,762 Michigan $43,629 Wisconsin $43,580 Vermont $43,483

Texas $43,213 Maine $43,195 Arizona $43,168 Ohio $43,137 Georgia $42,730 Indiana $42,526 Wyoming $42,486 Utah $42,424

Iowa $42,397 Kansas $42,185 Louisiana $42,123 North Carolina $42,101 Missouri $42,092 Florida $41,919 Montana $41,826 Nebraska $41,737

Kentucky $41,689 South Carolina $41,511 Tennessee $41,401 Idaho $41,356 New Mexico $41,033 Oklahoma $40,962 Alabama $40,701 South Dakota $40,262

Arkansas $40,023 West Virginia $39,894 Mississippi $39,509

Top Paying Cities for Affordable Housing 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: $41,470
Belen: $41,239
Bernalillo: $41,543

Algodones, NM $41,470

Belen, NM $41,239

Bernalillo, NM $41,543

Bluewater, NM $40,671

Bosque, NM $40,936

Casa Blanca, NM $41,029

Cedar Crest, NM $41,578

Cedarvale, NM $39,948

Cerrillos, NM $41,500

Claunch, NM $39,800

Coyote, NM $40,889

Cuba, NM $40,823

Cubero, NM $41,119

Edgewood, NM $41,392

Estancia, NM $40,899

Gallina, NM $40,675

Counselor, NM $40,700

Grants, NM $40,625

Milan, NM $40,787

Isleta, NM $41,615

Jarales, NM $41,199

Jemez Pueblo, NM $41,270

Jemez Springs, NM $41,143

Laguna, NM $41,320

La Jara, NM $40,777

La Joya, NM $40,683

Lindrith, NM $40,634

Los Lunas, NM $41,457

Mcintosh, NM $41,124

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $40,850

Moriarty, NM $40,986

Mountainair, NM $40,543

Nageezi, NM $40,646

New Laguna, NM $41,099

Paguate, NM $41,127

Pena Blanca, NM $41,587

Peralta, NM $41,523

Placitas, NM $41,544

Ponderosa, NM $41,218

Prewitt, NM $40,659

Regina, NM $40,687

Sandia Park, NM $41,473

Corrales, NM $41,630

San Fidel, NM $40,878

San Rafael, NM $40,704

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $41,474

San Ysidro, NM $41,418

Stanley, NM $40,980

Tijeras, NM $41,479

Tome, NM $41,402

Torreon, NM $41,264

Veguita, NM $40,933

Willard, NM $40,470

Youngsville, NM $40,900

Bosque Farms, NM $41,599

Clines Corners, NM $40,732

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $41,505

Cochiti Lake, NM $41,559

Albuquerque, NM $41,653

Kirtland Afb, NM $41,653

Rio Rancho, NM $41,585

Gallup, NM $40,718

Brimhall, NM $40,602

Church Rock, NM $40,621

Continental Divide, NM $40,593

Crownpoint, NM $40,626

Fence Lake, NM $40,445

Fort Wingate, NM $40,607

Gamerco, NM $40,675

Mentmore, NM $40,613

Mexican Springs, NM $40,608

Ramah, NM $40,533

Rehoboth, NM $40,635

Thoreau, NM $40,637

Tohatchi, NM $40,600

Vanderwagen, NM $40,608

Zuni, NM $40,598

Navajo, NM $40,653

Jamestown, NM $40,552

Pinehill, NM $40,502

Sheep Springs, NM $40,644

Smith Lake, NM $40,795

Yatahey, NM $40,629

Farmington, NM $40,824

Aztec, NM $40,900

Blanco, NM $40,709

Bloomfield, NM $40,660

Flora Vista, NM $40,866

Fruitland, NM $40,611

Kirtland, NM $40,867

La Plata, NM $40,881

Navajo Dam, NM $40,863

Shiprock, NM $40,807

Waterflow, NM $40,786

Newcomb, NM $40,619

Sanostee, NM $40,644

Santa Fe, NM $41,866

Abiquiu, NM $40,721

Alcalde, NM $41,430

Amalia, NM $40,659

Arroyo Hondo, NM $40,601

Arroyo Seco, NM $40,648

Canjilon, NM $40,595

Canones, NM $40,965

Carson, NM $40,757

Cebolla, NM $40,619

Cerro, NM $40,631

Chama, NM $40,797

Chamisal, NM $41,320

Chimayo, NM $41,610

Cordova, NM $41,540

Costilla, NM $40,829

Taos Ski Valley, NM $40,520

Dixon, NM $41,281

Dulce, NM $40,796

El Prado, NM $40,684

El Rito, NM $40,871

Embudo, NM $41,068

Espanola, NM $41,560

Glorieta, NM $41,705

Hernandez, NM $41,173

Ilfeld, NM $41,320

La Madera, NM $40,799

Lamy, NM $41,546

Llano, NM $41,236

Los Alamos, NM $41,644

White Rock, NM $41,722

Medanales, NM $41,219

Ojo Caliente, NM $40,977

Los Ojos, NM $40,697

Pecos, NM $41,575

Penasco, NM $41,083

Petaca, NM $40,557

Questa, NM $40,674

Ranchos De Taos, NM $40,888

Red River, NM $40,558

Ribera, NM $40,819

Rowe, NM $41,359

San Cristobal, NM $40,556

San Jose, NM $41,257

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $41,458

Santa Cruz, NM $41,596

Serafina, NM $40,715

Taos, NM $40,661

Tererro, NM $41,708

Tesuque, NM $41,866

Tierra Amarilla, NM $40,661

Trampas, NM $41,049

Tres Piedras, NM $40,546

Truchas, NM $41,424

Vadito, NM $41,029

Valdez, NM $40,587

Vallecitos, NM $40,555

Velarde, NM $41,218

Villanueva, NM $40,740

Spaceport City, NM $39,909

Las Vegas, NM $40,394

Angel Fire, NM $40,513

Anton Chico, NM $40,324

Buena Vista, NM $40,695

Chacon, NM $40,723

Cimarron, NM $40,450

Cleveland, NM $41,012

Eagle Nest, NM $40,481

Guadalupita, NM $40,661

Holman, NM $40,908

La Loma, NM $40,256

Maxwell, NM $40,464

Miami, NM $40,376

Mills, NM $40,233

Montezuma, NM $41,220

Mora, NM $41,070

Mosquero, NM $40,198

Ocate, NM $40,420

Ojo Feliz, NM $40,527

Rainsville, NM $40,704

Raton, NM $40,566

Rociada, NM $41,241

Roy, NM $40,242

Sapello, NM $40,883

Solano, NM $40,193

Springer, NM $40,359

Ute Park, NM $40,469

Valmora, NM $40,360

Wagon Mound, NM $40,314

Watrous, NM $40,374

Socorro, NM $40,280

Aragon, NM $40,402

Datil, NM $40,236

Lemitar, NM $40,468

Luna, NM $40,474

Magdalena, NM $40,239

Pie Town, NM $40,373

Polvadera, NM $40,565

Quemado, NM $40,457

Reserve, NM $40,384

San Acacia, NM $40,632

San Antonio, NM $40,057

Truth Or Consequences, NM $40,049

Arrey, NM $40,042

Caballo, NM $40,070

Derry, NM $39,866

Elephant Butte, NM $40,153

Garfield, NM $39,750

Hatch, NM $39,113

Monticello, NM $40,047

Rincon, NM $38,888

Salem, NM $39,626

Williamsburg, NM $40,100

Winston, NM $40,076

Las Cruces, NM $38,379

White Sands Missile Range, NM $38,505

Santa Teresa, NM $38,785

Playas, NM $40,234

Animas, NM $40,333

Anthony, NM $38,776

Arenas Valley, NM $40,262

Bayard, NM $40,224

Berino, NM $38,600

Buckhorn, NM $40,266

Santa Clara, NM $40,295

Chamberino, NM $38,640

Cliff, NM $40,220

Columbus, NM $40,111

Deming, NM $40,121

Dona Ana, NM $38,381

Fairacres, NM $38,495

Faywood, NM $40,102

Fort Bayard, NM $40,256

Gila, NM $40,160

Glenwood, NM $40,192

Hachita, NM $40,111

Hanover, NM $40,120

Hillsboro, NM $40,038

Hurley, NM $40,197

La Mesa, NM $39,113

Lordsburg, NM $40,205

Mesilla, NM $38,380

Mesilla Park, NM $38,384

Mesquite, NM $38,417

Mimbres, NM $40,152

Mule Creek, NM $40,260

Organ, NM $38,404

Pinos Altos, NM $40,219

Radium Springs, NM $38,396

Redrock, NM $40,116

Rodeo, NM $40,384

San Miguel, NM $38,402

Silver City, NM $40,219

Sunland Park, NM $38,579

Tyrone, NM $40,338

Vado, NM $38,432

Chaparral, NM $38,917

Clovis, NM $40,142

Cannon Afb, NM $40,053

Broadview, NM $40,025

Causey, NM $39,956

Crossroads, NM $39,862

Dora, NM $40,051

Elida, NM $39,885

Floyd, NM $39,982

Fort Sumner, NM $39,950

Grady, NM $40,063

House, NM $40,031

Kenna, NM $39,886

Lingo, NM $39,954

Melrose, NM $40,038

Milnesand, NM $39,870

Pep, NM $39,924

Portales, NM $40,070

Rogers, NM $39,935

Saint Vrain, NM $40,064

Taiban, NM $39,936

Texico, NM $40,079

Yeso, NM $39,791

Roswell, NM $39,837

Artesia, NM $39,916

Caprock, NM $39,835

Carlsbad, NM $39,942

Dexter, NM $39,866

Eunice, NM $39,978

Hagerman, NM $39,886

Hobbs, NM $40,036

Hope, NM $39,739

Jal, NM $39,931

Lake Arthur, NM $39,820

Lakewood, NM $39,879

Loco Hills, NM $39,952

Loving, NM $39,932

Lovington, NM $39,998

Mcdonald, NM $39,889

Malaga, NM $39,893

Maljamar, NM $39,854

Monument, NM $39,948

Tatum, NM $39,914

Whites City, NM $39,981

Carrizozo, NM $39,649

Alamogordo, NM $39,522

Alto, NM $39,654

Bent, NM $39,530

Capitan, NM $39,562

Cloudcroft, NM $39,525

Corona, NM $39,821

Encino, NM $40,141

Fort Stanton, NM $39,579

Glencoe, NM $39,551

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $39,518

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $39,518

Hondo, NM $39,587

La Luz, NM $39,518

Lincoln, NM $39,472

Mayhill, NM $39,607

Mescalero, NM $39,536

Nogal, NM $39,705

Orogrande, NM $39,538

Picacho, NM $39,579

Pinon, NM $39,727

Ruidoso, NM $39,730

Ruidoso Downs, NM $39,676

Sacramento, NM $39,553

San Patricio, NM $39,600

Sunspot, NM $39,518

Timberon, NM $39,603

Tinnie, NM $39,555

Tularosa, NM $39,544

Vaughn, NM $39,979

Weed, NM $39,602

Tucumcari, NM $40,177

Amistad, NM $40,126

Bard, NM $40,061

Capulin, NM $40,515

Clayton, NM $40,204

Conchas Dam, NM $40,240

Cuervo, NM $40,046

Des Moines, NM $40,355

Folsom, NM $40,418

Garita, NM $40,163

Gladstone, NM $40,244

Grenville, NM $40,236

Logan, NM $40,176

Mcalister, NM $40,052

Nara Visa, NM $40,081

Newkirk, NM $40,125

Quay, NM $40,148

San Jon, NM $40,105

Santa Rosa, NM $40,148

Sedan, NM $40,162

Trementina, NM $40,161

Affordable Housing Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Affordable Housing Specialist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Affordable Housing Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Affordable Housing Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Affordable Housing Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$45,136	$22.0	10%

Affordable Housing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Affordable Housing 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.

$36,737

Average $41,033/year

$46,773

$3,061

Average $3,419/month

$3,898

$706

Average $789/week

$899

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,773	$3,898	$899	$22
Average	$41,033	$3,419	$789	$20
25th Percentile	$36,737	$3,061	$706	$18

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