What are the main factors that influence an Application Programmer Analyst'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 Application Programmer Analyst?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Application Programmer Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Application Programmer Analyst's salary?

An Application Programmer Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,157 for beginners, reaching about $98,750 at mid-level, and approach $131,755 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Application Programmer Analyst?

Application Programmer Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Programmer Analyst roles are District of Columbia $81,991, California $81,680, Massachusetts $80,591. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Programmer Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Application Programmer Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Application Programmer Analyst V: $167,000; Business Application Delivery Programmer V: $150,868; Application Programmer Analyst IV: $143,700; Business Application Delivery Programmer IV: $134,836; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600.

Application Programmer Analyst Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Application Programmer Analyst make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Programmer Analyst in New Mexico is $68,587 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Application Programmer Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,699
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,152 to $75,450
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,114

10% $60,114

50% (Median) $68,587

90% $81,699

Application Programmer Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,450	$6,288	$1,451	$36
Average	$68,587	$5,716	$1,319	$33
25th Percentile	$64,152	$5,346	$1,234	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Application Programmer Analyst Salaries

An Application Programmer Analyst'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 Application Programmer Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Programmer Analyst'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): $67,157
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,504
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,750
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,810
Expert (over 8 years): $131,755

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Application Programmer Analyst	less than 1 year	$67,157
IT Systems Analyst II	1-2 years	$79,504
IT Systems Analyst III	2-4 years	$98,750
IT Systems Analyst IV	5-8 years	$116,810
IT Systems Analyst V	over 8 years	$131,755

How Do Application Programmer Analyst 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 Application Programmer Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,991.
California: $81,680.
Massachusetts: $80,591.

District of Columbia $81,991 California $81,680 Massachusetts $80,591 Washington $80,295 New Jersey $80,265 Alaska $80,162 Connecticut $79,140 New York $78,725

Hawaii $77,399 Rhode Island $76,777 Maryland $76,355 Minnesota $75,778 Colorado $75,555 Illinois $75,481 Oregon $75,200 Delaware $74,993

New Hampshire $74,862 Virginia $74,571 Pennsylvania $73,719 Nevada $73,289 North Dakota $73,149 Michigan $72,927 Wisconsin $72,845 Vermont $72,682

Texas $72,231 Maine $72,201 Arizona $72,156 Ohio $72,105 Georgia $71,423 Indiana $71,083 Wyoming $71,016 Utah $70,912

Iowa $70,868 Kansas $70,513 Louisiana $70,409 North Carolina $70,372 Missouri $70,357 Florida $70,068 Montana $69,913 Nebraska $69,765

Kentucky $69,683 South Carolina $69,387 Tennessee $69,202 Idaho $69,128 New Mexico $68,587 Oklahoma $68,469 Alabama $68,032 South Dakota $67,299

Arkansas $66,899 West Virginia $66,684 Mississippi $66,040

Top Paying Cities for Application Programmer Analyst

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: $69,317
Belen: $68,931
Bernalillo: $69,440

Algodones, NM $69,317

Belen, NM $68,931

Bernalillo, NM $69,440

Bluewater, NM $67,982

Bosque, NM $68,425

Casa Blanca, NM $68,580

Cedar Crest, NM $69,498

Cedarvale, NM $66,773

Cerrillos, NM $69,368

Claunch, NM $66,526

Coyote, NM $68,346

Cuba, NM $68,236

Cubero, NM $68,732

Edgewood, NM $69,188

Estancia, NM $68,363

Gallina, NM $67,988

Counselor, NM $68,030

Grants, NM $67,904

Milan, NM $68,176

Isleta, NM $69,559

Jarales, NM $68,865

Jemez Pueblo, NM $68,984

Jemez Springs, NM $68,772

Laguna, NM $69,068

La Jara, NM $68,160

La Joya, NM $68,002

Lindrith, NM $67,920

Los Lunas, NM $69,297

Mcintosh, NM $68,739

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $68,281

Moriarty, NM $68,508

Mountainair, NM $67,769

Nageezi, NM $67,940

New Laguna, NM $68,698

Paguate, NM $68,745

Pena Blanca, NM $69,513

Peralta, NM $69,406

Placitas, NM $69,442

Ponderosa, NM $68,897

Prewitt, NM $67,961

Regina, NM $68,009

Sandia Park, NM $69,323

Corrales, NM $69,585

San Fidel, NM $68,328

San Rafael, NM $68,037

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $69,324

San Ysidro, NM $69,231

Stanley, NM $68,498

Tijeras, NM $69,332

Tome, NM $69,204

Torreon, NM $68,974

Veguita, NM $68,420

Willard, NM $67,647

Youngsville, NM $68,365

Bosque Farms, NM $69,534

Clines Corners, NM $68,084

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $69,377

Cochiti Lake, NM $69,467

Albuquerque, NM $69,624

Kirtland Afb, NM $69,624

Rio Rancho, NM $69,510

Gallup, NM $68,060

Brimhall, NM $67,867

Church Rock, NM $67,899

Continental Divide, NM $67,851

Crownpoint, NM $67,907

Fence Lake, NM $67,604

Fort Wingate, NM $67,876

Gamerco, NM $67,990

Mentmore, NM $67,884

Mexican Springs, NM $67,876

Ramah, NM $67,752

Rehoboth, NM $67,921

Thoreau, NM $67,925

Tohatchi, NM $67,863

Vanderwagen, NM $67,876

Zuni, NM $67,860

Navajo, NM $67,953

Jamestown, NM $67,784

Pinehill, NM $67,699

Sheep Springs, NM $67,936

Smith Lake, NM $68,189

Yatahey, NM $67,912

Farmington, NM $68,238

Aztec, NM $68,364

Blanco, NM $68,045

Bloomfield, NM $67,964

Flora Vista, NM $68,309

Fruitland, NM $67,881

Kirtland, NM $68,309

La Plata, NM $68,334

Navajo Dam, NM $68,304

Shiprock, NM $68,209

Waterflow, NM $68,174

Newcomb, NM $67,895

Sanostee, NM $67,938

Santa Fe, NM $69,979

Abiquiu, NM $68,065

Alcalde, NM $69,251

Amalia, NM $67,961

Arroyo Hondo, NM $67,866

Arroyo Seco, NM $67,944

Canjilon, NM $67,855

Canones, NM $68,473

Carson, NM $68,126

Cebolla, NM $67,895

Cerro, NM $67,915

Chama, NM $68,192

Chamisal, NM $69,067

Chimayo, NM $69,552

Cordova, NM $69,434

Costilla, NM $68,247

Taos Ski Valley, NM $67,729

Dixon, NM $69,001

Dulce, NM $68,191

El Prado, NM $68,004

El Rito, NM $68,316

Embudo, NM $68,646

Espanola, NM $69,468

Glorieta, NM $69,710

Hernandez, NM $68,822

Ilfeld, NM $69,066

La Madera, NM $68,196

Lamy, NM $69,444

Llano, NM $68,927

Los Alamos, NM $69,608

White Rock, NM $69,739

Medanales, NM $68,898

Ojo Caliente, NM $68,493

Los Ojos, NM $68,025

Pecos, NM $69,493

Penasco, NM $68,671

Petaca, NM $67,792

Questa, NM $67,987

Ranchos De Taos, NM $68,345

Red River, NM $67,793

Ribera, NM $68,229

Rowe, NM $69,131

San Cristobal, NM $67,790

San Jose, NM $68,961

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $69,298

Santa Cruz, NM $69,528

Serafina, NM $68,056

Taos, NM $67,965

Tererro, NM $69,715

Tesuque, NM $69,979

Tierra Amarilla, NM $67,965

Trampas, NM $68,615

Tres Piedras, NM $67,773

Truchas, NM $69,240

Vadito, NM $68,580

Valdez, NM $67,841

Vallecitos, NM $67,788

Velarde, NM $68,897

Villanueva, NM $68,097

Spaceport City, NM $66,708

Las Vegas, NM $67,519

Angel Fire, NM $67,719

Anton Chico, NM $67,402

Buena Vista, NM $68,021

Chacon, NM $68,070

Cimarron, NM $67,613

Cleveland, NM $68,552

Eagle Nest, NM $67,664

Guadalupita, NM $67,965

Holman, NM $68,378

La Loma, NM $67,289

Maxwell, NM $67,636

Miami, NM $67,490

Mills, NM $67,250

Montezuma, NM $68,900

Mora, NM $68,649

Mosquero, NM $67,191

Ocate, NM $67,563

Ojo Feliz, NM $67,741

Rainsville, NM $68,038

Raton, NM $67,806

Rociada, NM $68,935

Roy, NM $67,265

Sapello, NM $68,337

Solano, NM $67,182

Springer, NM $67,460

Ute Park, NM $67,644

Valmora, NM $67,462

Wagon Mound, NM $67,385

Watrous, NM $67,485

Socorro, NM $67,329

Aragon, NM $67,533

Datil, NM $67,254

Lemitar, NM $67,642

Luna, NM $67,653

Magdalena, NM $67,259

Pie Town, NM $67,484

Polvadera, NM $67,805

Quemado, NM $67,624

Reserve, NM $67,502

San Acacia, NM $67,917

San Antonio, NM $66,957

Truth Or Consequences, NM $66,942

Arrey, NM $66,931

Caballo, NM $66,977

Derry, NM $66,637

Elephant Butte, NM $67,116

Garfield, NM $66,443

Hatch, NM $65,378

Monticello, NM $66,939

Rincon, NM $65,002

Salem, NM $66,236

Williamsburg, NM $67,027

Winston, NM $66,988

Las Cruces, NM $64,151

White Sands Missile Range, NM $64,362

Santa Teresa, NM $64,830

Playas, NM $67,252

Animas, NM $67,417

Anthony, NM $64,814

Arenas Valley, NM $67,298

Bayard, NM $67,236

Berino, NM $64,520

Buckhorn, NM $67,305

Santa Clara, NM $67,353

Chamberino, NM $64,588

Cliff, NM $67,228

Columbus, NM $67,047

Deming, NM $67,062

Dona Ana, NM $64,154

Fairacres, NM $64,345

Faywood, NM $67,031

Fort Bayard, NM $67,289

Gila, NM $67,128

Glenwood, NM $67,181

Hachita, NM $67,047

Hanover, NM $67,061

Hillsboro, NM $66,924

Hurley, NM $67,191

La Mesa, NM $65,378

Lordsburg, NM $67,202

Mesilla, NM $64,153

Mesilla Park, NM $64,160

Mesquite, NM $64,214

Mimbres, NM $67,114

Mule Creek, NM $67,296

Organ, NM $64,193

Pinos Altos, NM $67,226

Radium Springs, NM $64,179

Redrock, NM $67,055

Rodeo, NM $67,502

San Miguel, NM $64,190

Silver City, NM $67,227

Sunland Park, NM $64,485

Tyrone, NM $67,426

Vado, NM $64,240

Chaparral, NM $65,050

Clovis, NM $67,098

Cannon Afb, NM $66,950

Broadview, NM $66,902

Causey, NM $66,788

Crossroads, NM $66,629

Dora, NM $66,946

Elida, NM $66,668

Floyd, NM $66,831

Fort Sumner, NM $66,777

Grady, NM $66,966

House, NM $66,913

Kenna, NM $66,669

Lingo, NM $66,783

Melrose, NM $66,924

Milnesand, NM $66,643

Pep, NM $66,734

Portales, NM $66,978

Rogers, NM $66,752

Saint Vrain, NM $66,967

Taiban, NM $66,754

Texico, NM $66,993

Yeso, NM $66,511

Roswell, NM $66,588

Artesia, NM $66,720

Caprock, NM $66,585

Carlsbad, NM $66,764

Dexter, NM $66,636

Eunice, NM $66,823

Hagerman, NM $66,669

Hobbs, NM $66,921

Hope, NM $66,425

Jal, NM $66,745

Lake Arthur, NM $66,559

Lakewood, NM $66,658

Loco Hills, NM $66,781

Loving, NM $66,747

Lovington, NM $66,857

Mcdonald, NM $66,674

Malaga, NM $66,682

Maljamar, NM $66,617

Monument, NM $66,774

Tatum, NM $66,717

Whites City, NM $66,829

Carrizozo, NM $66,273

Alamogordo, NM $66,062

Alto, NM $66,283

Bent, NM $66,075

Capitan, NM $66,129

Cloudcroft, NM $66,067

Corona, NM $66,561

Encino, NM $67,096

Fort Stanton, NM $66,157

Glencoe, NM $66,109

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $66,055

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $66,055

Hondo, NM $66,170

La Luz, NM $66,055

Lincoln, NM $65,978

Mayhill, NM $66,204

Mescalero, NM $66,084

Nogal, NM $66,368

Orogrande, NM $66,088

Picacho, NM $66,156

Pinon, NM $66,405

Ruidoso, NM $66,409

Ruidoso Downs, NM $66,318

Sacramento, NM $66,114

San Patricio, NM $66,192

Sunspot, NM $66,055

Timberon, NM $66,197

Tinnie, NM $66,118

Tularosa, NM $66,098

Vaughn, NM $66,825

Weed, NM $66,196

Tucumcari, NM $67,157

Amistad, NM $67,071

Bard, NM $66,963

Capulin, NM $67,721

Clayton, NM $67,201

Conchas Dam, NM $67,262

Cuervo, NM $66,938

Des Moines, NM $67,454

Folsom, NM $67,559

Garita, NM $67,133

Gladstone, NM $67,268

Grenville, NM $67,255

Logan, NM $67,155

Mcalister, NM $66,947

Nara Visa, NM $66,996

Newkirk, NM $67,070

Quay, NM $67,108

San Jon, NM $67,036

Santa Rosa, NM $67,108

Sedan, NM $67,132

Trementina, NM $67,129

Application Programmer Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Application Programmer Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Application Programmer Analyst positions in MFG Durable or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Application Programmer Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Application Programmer Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$89,163	$43.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$85,734	$41.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$82,305	$40.0	20%
Media	$78,875	$38.0	15%
Business Services	$75,446	$36.0	10%

Application Programmer Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Programmer Analyst'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.

$64,152

Average $68,587/year

$75,450

$5,346

Average $5,716/month

$6,288

$1,234

Average $1,319/week

$1,451

$31

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,450	$6,288	$1,451	$36
Average	$68,587	$5,716	$1,319	$33
25th Percentile	$64,152	$5,346	$1,234	$31

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