What are the main factors that influence an Airport Assistant'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 Airport Assistant?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Airport Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Airport Assistant's salary?

An Airport Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $29,778 for beginners, reaching about $30,126 at mid-level, and approach $31,682 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Airport Assistant?

Airport Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Airport Assistant roles are District of Columbia $37,664, California $37,521, Massachusetts $37,021. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Airport Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Airport Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Airport Director: $89,629; Airport Attendant: $75,430; Airport Engineer: $73,311; Airport Manager: $70,994; Airport Planner: $69,410.

Airport Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Airport Assistant make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airport Assistant in New Mexico is $31,506 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, an Airport Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,348
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,430 to $34,040
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,540

10% $27,540

50% (Median) $31,506

90% $36,348

Airport Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,040	$2,837	$655	$16
Average	$31,506	$2,626	$606	$15
25th Percentile	$29,430	$2,453	$566	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Airport Assistant Salaries

An Airport Assistant'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 Airport Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Airport Assistant'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): $29,778
Early Career (1-2 years): $29,873
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $30,126
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $30,663
Expert (over 8 years): $31,682

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Airport Assistant	less than 1 year	$29,778
Early Career Level Airport Assistant	1-2 years	$29,873
Mid-Level Level Airport Assistant	2-4 years	$30,126
Senior-Level Level Airport Assistant	5-8 years	$30,663
Expert Level Airport Assistant	over 8 years	$31,682

How Do Airport Assistant 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 Airport Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,664.
California: $37,521.
Massachusetts: $37,021.

District of Columbia $37,664 California $37,521 Massachusetts $37,021 Washington $36,885 New Jersey $36,871 Alaska $36,823 Connecticut $36,354 New York $36,163

Hawaii $35,554 Rhode Island $35,269 Maryland $35,075 Minnesota $34,809 Colorado $34,707 Illinois $34,673 Oregon $34,544 Delaware $34,449

New Hampshire $34,389 Virginia $34,255 Pennsylvania $33,864 Nevada $33,667 North Dakota $33,602 Michigan $33,500 Wisconsin $33,462 Vermont $33,388

Texas $33,180 Maine $33,166 Arizona $33,146 Ohio $33,122 Georgia $32,809 Indiana $32,653 Wyoming $32,622 Utah $32,575

Iowa $32,554 Kansas $32,391 Louisiana $32,343 North Carolina $32,326 Missouri $32,319 Florida $32,187 Montana $32,115 Nebraska $32,047

Kentucky $32,010 South Carolina $31,874 Tennessee $31,789 Idaho $31,755 New Mexico $31,506 Oklahoma $31,452 Alabama $31,251 South Dakota $30,915

Arkansas $30,731 West Virginia $30,632 Mississippi $30,336

Top Paying Cities for Airport Assistant

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: $31,842
Belen: $31,665
Bernalillo: $31,898

Algodones, NM $31,842

Belen, NM $31,665

Bernalillo, NM $31,898

Bluewater, NM $31,229

Bosque, NM $31,432

Casa Blanca, NM $31,503

Cedar Crest, NM $31,925

Cedarvale, NM $30,673

Cerrillos, NM $31,865

Claunch, NM $30,559

Coyote, NM $31,396

Cuba, NM $31,345

Cubero, NM $31,573

Edgewood, NM $31,782

Estancia, NM $31,403

Gallina, NM $31,231

Counselor, NM $31,251

Grants, NM $31,193

Milan, NM $31,318

Isleta, NM $31,953

Jarales, NM $31,634

Jemez Pueblo, NM $31,689

Jemez Springs, NM $31,591

Laguna, NM $31,727

La Jara, NM $31,310

La Joya, NM $31,238

Lindrith, NM $31,200

Los Lunas, NM $31,832

Mcintosh, NM $31,576

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $31,366

Moriarty, NM $31,470

Mountainair, NM $31,131

Nageezi, NM $31,209

New Laguna, NM $31,557

Paguate, NM $31,579

Pena Blanca, NM $31,932

Peralta, NM $31,883

Placitas, NM $31,899

Ponderosa, NM $31,649

Prewitt, NM $31,219

Regina, NM $31,241

Sandia Park, NM $31,845

Corrales, NM $31,965

San Fidel, NM $31,387

San Rafael, NM $31,254

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $31,845

San Ysidro, NM $31,802

Stanley, NM $31,466

Tijeras, NM $31,849

Tome, NM $31,790

Torreon, NM $31,684

Veguita, NM $31,430

Willard, NM $31,074

Youngsville, NM $31,404

Bosque Farms, NM $31,941

Clines Corners, NM $31,275

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $31,869

Cochiti Lake, NM $31,911

Albuquerque, NM $31,983

Kirtland Afb, NM $31,983

Rio Rancho, NM $31,930

Gallup, NM $31,264

Brimhall, NM $31,176

Church Rock, NM $31,190

Continental Divide, NM $31,168

Crownpoint, NM $31,194

Fence Lake, NM $31,055

Fort Wingate, NM $31,180

Gamerco, NM $31,232

Mentmore, NM $31,184

Mexican Springs, NM $31,180

Ramah, NM $31,123

Rehoboth, NM $31,201

Thoreau, NM $31,202

Tohatchi, NM $31,174

Vanderwagen, NM $31,180

Zuni, NM $31,172

Navajo, NM $31,215

Jamestown, NM $31,137

Pinehill, NM $31,099

Sheep Springs, NM $31,207

Smith Lake, NM $31,324

Yatahey, NM $31,196

Farmington, NM $31,346

Aztec, NM $31,404

Blanco, NM $31,257

Bloomfield, NM $31,220

Flora Vista, NM $31,379

Fruitland, NM $31,182

Kirtland, NM $31,379

La Plata, NM $31,390

Navajo Dam, NM $31,376

Shiprock, NM $31,333

Waterflow, NM $31,317

Newcomb, NM $31,188

Sanostee, NM $31,208

Santa Fe, NM $32,146

Abiquiu, NM $31,267

Alcalde, NM $31,811

Amalia, NM $31,219

Arroyo Hondo, NM $31,175

Arroyo Seco, NM $31,211

Canjilon, NM $31,170

Canones, NM $31,454

Carson, NM $31,295

Cebolla, NM $31,188

Cerro, NM $31,198

Chama, NM $31,325

Chamisal, NM $31,727

Chimayo, NM $31,950

Cordova, NM $31,896

Costilla, NM $31,350

Taos Ski Valley, NM $31,112

Dixon, NM $31,697

Dulce, NM $31,324

El Prado, NM $31,239

El Rito, NM $31,382

Embudo, NM $31,534

Espanola, NM $31,911

Glorieta, NM $32,022

Hernandez, NM $31,614

Ilfeld, NM $31,727

La Madera, NM $31,327

Lamy, NM $31,900

Llano, NM $31,663

Los Alamos, NM $31,976

White Rock, NM $32,036

Medanales, NM $31,649

Ojo Caliente, NM $31,463

Los Ojos, NM $31,248

Pecos, NM $31,922

Penasco, NM $31,545

Petaca, NM $31,141

Questa, NM $31,231

Ranchos De Taos, NM $31,395

Red River, NM $31,141

Ribera, NM $31,342

Rowe, NM $31,756

San Cristobal, NM $31,140

San Jose, NM $31,678

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $31,833

Santa Cruz, NM $31,939

Serafina, NM $31,263

Taos, NM $31,221

Tererro, NM $32,025

Tesuque, NM $32,146

Tierra Amarilla, NM $31,221

Trampas, NM $31,519

Tres Piedras, NM $31,133

Truchas, NM $31,806

Vadito, NM $31,503

Valdez, NM $31,164

Vallecitos, NM $31,139

Velarde, NM $31,649

Villanueva, NM $31,281

Spaceport City, NM $30,643

Las Vegas, NM $31,016

Angel Fire, NM $31,107

Anton Chico, NM $30,962

Buena Vista, NM $31,247

Chacon, NM $31,269

Cimarron, NM $31,059

Cleveland, NM $31,490

Eagle Nest, NM $31,082

Guadalupita, NM $31,221

Holman, NM $31,410

La Loma, NM $30,910

Maxwell, NM $31,069

Miami, NM $31,002

Mills, NM $30,892

Montezuma, NM $31,650

Mora, NM $31,535

Mosquero, NM $30,865

Ocate, NM $31,036

Ojo Feliz, NM $31,118

Rainsville, NM $31,254

Raton, NM $31,148

Rociada, NM $31,666

Roy, NM $30,899

Sapello, NM $31,391

Solano, NM $30,861

Springer, NM $30,989

Ute Park, NM $31,073

Valmora, NM $30,990

Wagon Mound, NM $30,954

Watrous, NM $31,000

Socorro, NM $30,929

Aragon, NM $31,022

Datil, NM $30,894

Lemitar, NM $31,072

Luna, NM $31,077

Magdalena, NM $30,897

Pie Town, NM $31,000

Polvadera, NM $31,147

Quemado, NM $31,064

Reserve, NM $31,008

San Acacia, NM $31,199

San Antonio, NM $30,757

Truth Or Consequences, NM $30,751

Arrey, NM $30,746

Caballo, NM $30,767

Derry, NM $30,610

Elephant Butte, NM $30,831

Garfield, NM $30,522

Hatch, NM $30,033

Monticello, NM $30,749

Rincon, NM $29,860

Salem, NM $30,426

Williamsburg, NM $30,790

Winston, NM $30,772

Las Cruces, NM $29,469

White Sands Missile Range, NM $29,565

Santa Teresa, NM $29,780

Playas, NM $30,893

Animas, NM $30,969

Anthony, NM $29,773

Arenas Valley, NM $30,914

Bayard, NM $30,886

Berino, NM $29,638

Buckhorn, NM $30,918

Santa Clara, NM $30,940

Chamberino, NM $29,669

Cliff, NM $30,882

Columbus, NM $30,799

Deming, NM $30,806

Dona Ana, NM $29,470

Fairacres, NM $29,558

Faywood, NM $30,792

Fort Bayard, NM $30,910

Gila, NM $30,836

Glenwood, NM $30,860

Hachita, NM $30,799

Hanover, NM $30,805

Hillsboro, NM $30,742

Hurley, NM $30,865

La Mesa, NM $30,033

Lordsburg, NM $30,870

Mesilla, NM $29,470

Mesilla Park, NM $29,473

Mesquite, NM $29,498

Mimbres, NM $30,830

Mule Creek, NM $30,913

Organ, NM $29,488

Pinos Altos, NM $30,881

Radium Springs, NM $29,481

Redrock, NM $30,803

Rodeo, NM $31,008

San Miguel, NM $29,487

Silver City, NM $30,882

Sunland Park, NM $29,622

Tyrone, NM $30,973

Vado, NM $29,510

Chaparral, NM $29,882

Clovis, NM $30,822

Cannon Afb, NM $30,754

Broadview, NM $30,733

Causey, NM $30,680

Crossroads, NM $30,607

Dora, NM $30,753

Elida, NM $30,625

Floyd, NM $30,700

Fort Sumner, NM $30,675

Grady, NM $30,762

House, NM $30,737

Kenna, NM $30,625

Lingo, NM $30,678

Melrose, NM $30,742

Milnesand, NM $30,613

Pep, NM $30,655

Portales, NM $30,767

Rogers, NM $30,664

Saint Vrain, NM $30,762

Taiban, NM $30,664

Texico, NM $30,774

Yeso, NM $30,553

Roswell, NM $30,588

Artesia, NM $30,649

Caprock, NM $30,587

Carlsbad, NM $30,669

Dexter, NM $30,610

Eunice, NM $30,696

Hagerman, NM $30,625

Hobbs, NM $30,741

Hope, NM $30,513

Jal, NM $30,660

Lake Arthur, NM $30,575

Lakewood, NM $30,620

Loco Hills, NM $30,677

Loving, NM $30,661

Lovington, NM $30,711

Mcdonald, NM $30,628

Malaga, NM $30,631

Maljamar, NM $30,601

Monument, NM $30,673

Tatum, NM $30,648

Whites City, NM $30,699

Carrizozo, NM $30,443

Alamogordo, NM $30,346

Alto, NM $30,448

Bent, NM $30,352

Capitan, NM $30,377

Cloudcroft, NM $30,349

Corona, NM $30,576

Encino, NM $30,821

Fort Stanton, NM $30,390

Glencoe, NM $30,368

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $30,343

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $30,343

Hondo, NM $30,396

La Luz, NM $30,343

Lincoln, NM $30,308

Mayhill, NM $30,412

Mescalero, NM $30,357

Nogal, NM $30,487

Orogrande, NM $30,358

Picacho, NM $30,390

Pinon, NM $30,504

Ruidoso, NM $30,506

Ruidoso Downs, NM $30,464

Sacramento, NM $30,370

San Patricio, NM $30,406

Sunspot, NM $30,343

Timberon, NM $30,409

Tinnie, NM $30,372

Tularosa, NM $30,363

Vaughn, NM $30,697

Weed, NM $30,408

Tucumcari, NM $30,850

Amistad, NM $30,810

Bard, NM $30,760

Capulin, NM $31,109

Clayton, NM $30,870

Conchas Dam, NM $30,898

Cuervo, NM $30,749

Des Moines, NM $30,986

Folsom, NM $31,034

Garita, NM $30,838

Gladstone, NM $30,900

Grenville, NM $30,894

Logan, NM $30,849

Mcalister, NM $30,753

Nara Visa, NM $30,775

Newkirk, NM $30,809

Quay, NM $30,827

San Jon, NM $30,794

Santa Rosa, NM $30,827

Sedan, NM $30,838

Trementina, NM $30,837

Airport Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Airport Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Airport Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Airport Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Airport Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$37,808	$18.0	20%
Software & Networking	$37,178	$18.0	18%
Biotechnology	$34,657	$17.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$34,657	$17.0	10%
Internet	$34,657	$17.0	10%

Airport Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Airport Assistant'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.

$29,430

Average $31,506/year

$34,040

$2,453

Average $2,626/month

$2,837

$566

Average $606/week

$655

$14

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,040	$2,837	$655	$16
Average	$31,506	$2,626	$606	$15
25th Percentile	$29,430	$2,453	$566	$14

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