What are the main factors that influence an Applications 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 Applications Technician?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Applications Technician roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Applications Technician's salary?

An Applications Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,125 for beginners, reaching about $81,184 at mid-level, and approach $137,138 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Applications Technician?

Applications Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Applications Technician roles are District of Columbia $61,527, California $61,294, Massachusetts $60,477. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Applications Technician roles make?

Salaries for Applications Technician level roles vary by specialization: Manager, Applications: $150,133; Applications Administrator: $144,374; Applications Lead: $137,023; Applications Analyst: $126,612; Applications Chemist: $96,608.

Applications Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Applications Technician make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications Technician in New Mexico is $51,469 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,792
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,208 to $57,919
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,508

10% $39,508

50% (Median) $51,469

90% $63,792

Applications Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,919	$4,827	$1,114	$28
Average	$51,469	$4,289	$990	$25
25th Percentile	$45,208	$3,767	$869	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Applications Technician Salaries

An Applications 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 Applications Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications 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): $50,125
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,422
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,184
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,164
Expert (over 8 years): $137,138

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Applications Technician	less than 1 year	$50,125
Applications Support Technician II	1-2 years	$61,422
Applications Support Technician III	2-4 years	$81,184
Applications Programming Supervisor	5-8 years	$121,164
Applications Programming Manager	over 8 years	$137,138

How Do Applications 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 Applications Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,527.
California: $61,294.
Massachusetts: $60,477.

District of Columbia $61,527 California $61,294 Massachusetts $60,477 Washington $60,255 New Jersey $60,232 Alaska $60,155 Connecticut $59,388 New York $59,076

Hawaii $58,082 Rhode Island $57,615 Maryland $57,298 Minnesota $56,865 Colorado $56,698 Illinois $56,643 Oregon $56,431 Delaware $56,276

New Hampshire $56,178 Virginia $55,959 Pennsylvania $55,320 Nevada $54,998 North Dakota $54,892 Michigan $54,725 Wisconsin $54,664 Vermont $54,542

Texas $54,203 Maine $54,181 Arizona $54,147 Ohio $54,109 Georgia $53,597 Indiana $53,342 Wyoming $53,292 Utah $53,214

Iowa $53,180 Kansas $52,914 Louisiana $52,836 North Carolina $52,808 Missouri $52,797 Florida $52,580 Montana $52,464 Nebraska $52,352

Kentucky $52,291 South Carolina $52,069 Tennessee $51,930 Idaho $51,875 New Mexico $51,469 Oklahoma $51,380 Alabama $51,052 South Dakota $50,502

Arkansas $50,202 West Virginia $50,041 Mississippi $49,557

Top Paying Cities for Applications 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: $52,017
Belen: $51,727
Bernalillo: $52,109

Algodones, NM $52,017

Belen, NM $51,727

Bernalillo, NM $52,109

Bluewater, NM $51,015

Bosque, NM $51,347

Casa Blanca, NM $51,463

Cedar Crest, NM $52,152

Cedarvale, NM $50,107

Cerrillos, NM $52,055

Claunch, NM $49,922

Coyote, NM $51,288

Cuba, NM $51,206

Cubero, NM $51,577

Edgewood, NM $51,920

Estancia, NM $51,301

Gallina, NM $51,019

Counselor, NM $51,051

Grants, NM $50,957

Milan, NM $51,161

Isleta, NM $52,199

Jarales, NM $51,677

Jemez Pueblo, NM $51,767

Jemez Springs, NM $51,607

Laguna, NM $51,830

La Jara, NM $51,148

La Joya, NM $51,030

Lindrith, NM $50,968

Los Lunas, NM $52,001

Mcintosh, NM $51,583

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $51,239

Moriarty, NM $51,409

Mountainair, NM $50,855

Nageezi, NM $50,983

New Laguna, NM $51,552

Paguate, NM $51,587

Pena Blanca, NM $52,164

Peralta, NM $52,084

Placitas, NM $52,110

Ponderosa, NM $51,701

Prewitt, NM $50,999

Regina, NM $51,035

Sandia Park, NM $52,021

Corrales, NM $52,217

San Fidel, NM $51,274

San Rafael, NM $51,056

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $52,022

San Ysidro, NM $51,952

Stanley, NM $51,402

Tijeras, NM $52,028

Tome, NM $51,932

Torreon, NM $51,759

Veguita, NM $51,343

Willard, NM $50,763

Youngsville, NM $51,302

Bosque Farms, NM $52,179

Clines Corners, NM $51,092

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $52,061

Cochiti Lake, NM $52,129

Albuquerque, NM $52,247

Kirtland Afb, NM $52,247

Rio Rancho, NM $52,161

Gallup, NM $51,073

Brimhall, NM $50,929

Church Rock, NM $50,953

Continental Divide, NM $50,917

Crownpoint, NM $50,959

Fence Lake, NM $50,732

Fort Wingate, NM $50,935

Gamerco, NM $51,020

Mentmore, NM $50,942

Mexican Springs, NM $50,935

Ramah, NM $50,842

Rehoboth, NM $50,969

Thoreau, NM $50,972

Tohatchi, NM $50,925

Vanderwagen, NM $50,935

Zuni, NM $50,923

Navajo, NM $50,993

Jamestown, NM $50,866

Pinehill, NM $50,803

Sheep Springs, NM $50,980

Smith Lake, NM $51,171

Yatahey, NM $50,962

Farmington, NM $51,207

Aztec, NM $51,302

Blanco, NM $51,062

Bloomfield, NM $51,002

Flora Vista, NM $51,260

Fruitland, NM $50,939

Kirtland, NM $51,261

La Plata, NM $51,279

Navajo Dam, NM $51,256

Shiprock, NM $51,185

Waterflow, NM $51,159

Newcomb, NM $50,949

Sanostee, NM $50,982

Santa Fe, NM $52,514

Abiquiu, NM $51,077

Alcalde, NM $51,967

Amalia, NM $50,999

Arroyo Hondo, NM $50,928

Arroyo Seco, NM $50,987

Canjilon, NM $50,919

Canones, NM $51,383

Carson, NM $51,123

Cebolla, NM $50,949

Cerro, NM $50,964

Chama, NM $51,173

Chamisal, NM $51,829

Chimayo, NM $52,193

Cordova, NM $52,105

Costilla, NM $51,213

Taos Ski Valley, NM $50,825

Dixon, NM $51,780

Dulce, NM $51,172

El Prado, NM $51,032

El Rito, NM $51,266

Embudo, NM $51,513

Espanola, NM $52,130

Glorieta, NM $52,311

Hernandez, NM $51,645

Ilfeld, NM $51,828

La Madera, NM $51,176

Lamy, NM $52,112

Llano, NM $51,724

Los Alamos, NM $52,235

White Rock, NM $52,334

Medanales, NM $51,702

Ojo Caliente, NM $51,398

Los Ojos, NM $51,047

Pecos, NM $52,149

Penasco, NM $51,532

Petaca, NM $50,872

Questa, NM $51,018

Ranchos De Taos, NM $51,287

Red River, NM $50,873

Ribera, NM $51,200

Rowe, NM $51,877

San Cristobal, NM $50,871

San Jose, NM $51,750

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $52,002

Santa Cruz, NM $52,175

Serafina, NM $51,070

Taos, NM $51,002

Tererro, NM $52,315

Tesuque, NM $52,514

Tierra Amarilla, NM $51,002

Trampas, NM $51,489

Tres Piedras, NM $50,858

Truchas, NM $51,959

Vadito, NM $51,464

Valdez, NM $50,909

Vallecitos, NM $50,869

Velarde, NM $51,701

Villanueva, NM $51,101

Spaceport City, NM $50,059

Las Vegas, NM $50,668

Angel Fire, NM $50,817

Anton Chico, NM $50,580

Buena Vista, NM $51,044

Chacon, NM $51,080

Cimarron, NM $50,738

Cleveland, NM $51,443

Eagle Nest, NM $50,776

Guadalupita, NM $51,002

Holman, NM $51,312

La Loma, NM $50,495

Maxwell, NM $50,755

Miami, NM $50,645

Mills, NM $50,465

Montezuma, NM $51,704

Mora, NM $51,515

Mosquero, NM $50,421

Ocate, NM $50,700

Ojo Feliz, NM $50,834

Rainsville, NM $51,057

Raton, NM $50,883

Rociada, NM $51,730

Roy, NM $50,476

Sapello, NM $51,281

Solano, NM $50,415

Springer, NM $50,623

Ute Park, NM $50,762

Valmora, NM $50,625

Wagon Mound, NM $50,567

Watrous, NM $50,642

Socorro, NM $50,525

Aragon, NM $50,678

Datil, NM $50,469

Lemitar, NM $50,760

Luna, NM $50,768

Magdalena, NM $50,473

Pie Town, NM $50,641

Polvadera, NM $50,882

Quemado, NM $50,746

Reserve, NM $50,655

San Acacia, NM $50,966

San Antonio, NM $50,245

Truth Or Consequences, NM $50,235

Arrey, NM $50,226

Caballo, NM $50,261

Derry, NM $50,005

Elephant Butte, NM $50,365

Garfield, NM $49,860

Hatch, NM $49,061

Monticello, NM $50,232

Rincon, NM $48,779

Salem, NM $49,705

Williamsburg, NM $50,298

Winston, NM $50,269

Las Cruces, NM $48,140

White Sands Missile Range, NM $48,298

Santa Teresa, NM $48,649

Playas, NM $50,467

Animas, NM $50,591

Anthony, NM $48,638

Arenas Valley, NM $50,501

Bayard, NM $50,455

Berino, NM $48,417

Buckhorn, NM $50,507

Santa Clara, NM $50,543

Chamberino, NM $48,468

Cliff, NM $50,449

Columbus, NM $50,313

Deming, NM $50,325

Dona Ana, NM $48,142

Fairacres, NM $48,286

Faywood, NM $50,301

Fort Bayard, NM $50,495

Gila, NM $50,374

Glenwood, NM $50,414

Hachita, NM $50,313

Hanover, NM $50,324

Hillsboro, NM $50,221

Hurley, NM $50,421

La Mesa, NM $49,061

Lordsburg, NM $50,430

Mesilla, NM $48,141

Mesilla Park, NM $48,146

Mesquite, NM $48,188

Mimbres, NM $50,364

Mule Creek, NM $50,500

Organ, NM $48,171

Pinos Altos, NM $50,448

Radium Springs, NM $48,161

Redrock, NM $50,319

Rodeo, NM $50,655

San Miguel, NM $48,169

Silver City, NM $50,448

Sunland Park, NM $48,390

Tyrone, NM $50,598

Vado, NM $48,207

Chaparral, NM $48,815

Clovis, NM $50,351

Cannon Afb, NM $50,240

Broadview, NM $50,205

Causey, NM $50,119

Crossroads, NM $50,000

Dora, NM $50,238

Elida, NM $50,029

Floyd, NM $50,151

Fort Sumner, NM $50,110

Grady, NM $50,253

House, NM $50,212

Kenna, NM $50,030

Lingo, NM $50,115

Melrose, NM $50,221

Milnesand, NM $50,010

Pep, NM $50,078

Portales, NM $50,261

Rogers, NM $50,092

Saint Vrain, NM $50,253

Taiban, NM $50,093

Texico, NM $50,273

Yeso, NM $49,911

Roswell, NM $49,969

Artesia, NM $50,068

Caprock, NM $49,966

Carlsbad, NM $50,101

Dexter, NM $50,005

Eunice, NM $50,145

Hagerman, NM $50,030

Hobbs, NM $50,219

Hope, NM $49,846

Jal, NM $50,086

Lake Arthur, NM $49,947

Lakewood, NM $50,021

Loco Hills, NM $50,114

Loving, NM $50,088

Lovington, NM $50,170

Mcdonald, NM $50,034

Malaga, NM $50,039

Maljamar, NM $49,990

Monument, NM $50,108

Tatum, NM $50,066

Whites City, NM $50,150

Carrizozo, NM $49,732

Alamogordo, NM $49,574

Alto, NM $49,740

Bent, NM $49,583

Capitan, NM $49,624

Cloudcroft, NM $49,578

Corona, NM $49,949

Encino, NM $50,350

Fort Stanton, NM $49,645

Glencoe, NM $49,610

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $49,568

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $49,568

Hondo, NM $49,655

La Luz, NM $49,568

Lincoln, NM $49,511

Mayhill, NM $49,681

Mescalero, NM $49,591

Nogal, NM $49,804

Orogrande, NM $49,593

Picacho, NM $49,645

Pinon, NM $49,831

Ruidoso, NM $49,834

Ruidoso Downs, NM $49,766

Sacramento, NM $49,613

San Patricio, NM $49,672

Sunspot, NM $49,568

Timberon, NM $49,676

Tinnie, NM $49,616

Tularosa, NM $49,601

Vaughn, NM $50,147

Weed, NM $49,675

Tucumcari, NM $50,396

Amistad, NM $50,331

Bard, NM $50,250

Capulin, NM $50,819

Clayton, NM $50,429

Conchas Dam, NM $50,474

Cuervo, NM $50,231

Des Moines, NM $50,619

Folsom, NM $50,697

Garita, NM $50,378

Gladstone, NM $50,479

Grenville, NM $50,469

Logan, NM $50,394

Mcalister, NM $50,238

Nara Visa, NM $50,275

Newkirk, NM $50,330

Quay, NM $50,359

San Jon, NM $50,305

Santa Rosa, NM $50,359

Sedan, NM $50,377

Trementina, NM $50,375

Applications Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Applications Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Applications Technician positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Applications Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Applications Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$56,616	$27.0	10%
Biotechnology	$56,616	$27.0	10%
Business Services	$56,616	$27.0	10%
Chemicals	$56,616	$27.0	10%
Construction	$56,616	$27.0	10%

Applications Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications 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.

$45,208

Average $51,469/year

$57,919

$3,767

Average $4,289/month

$4,827

$869

Average $990/week

$1,114

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,919	$4,827	$1,114	$28
Average	$51,469	$4,289	$990	$25
25th Percentile	$45,208	$3,767	$869	$22

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