What are the main factors that influence an Aquatic Instructor's salary?

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

How does experience change An Aquatic Instructor's salary?

An Aquatic Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,198 for beginners, reaching about $46,382 at mid-level, and approach $50,656 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aquatic Instructor?

Aquatic Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aquatic Instructor roles are District of Columbia $58,590, California $58,368, Massachusetts $57,590. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aquatic Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Aquatic Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Aquatic Specialist: $113,454; Aquatic Scientist: $97,468; Aquatic Biologist: $80,763; Aquatic Fitness Professional/Yoga Instructor and Pool Maintenance: $63,931; Aquatic Fitness Instructor: $53,077.

Aquatic Instructor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Aquatic Instructor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aquatic Instructor in New Mexico is $49,012 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,087
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,534 to $56,903
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,635

10% $36,635

50% (Median) $49,012

90% $64,087

Aquatic Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,903	$4,742	$1,094	$27
Average	$49,012	$4,084	$943	$24
25th Percentile	$42,534	$3,544	$818	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Aquatic Instructor Salaries

An Aquatic Instructor'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 Aquatic Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aquatic Instructor'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): $45,198
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,691
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,382
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,231
Expert (over 8 years): $50,656

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Aquatic Instructor	less than 1 year	$45,198
Early Career Level Aquatic Instructor	1-2 years	$45,691
Mid-Level Level Aquatic Instructor	2-4 years	$46,382
Senior-Level Level Aquatic Instructor	5-8 years	$49,231
Expert Level Aquatic Instructor	over 8 years	$50,656

How Do Aquatic Instructor 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 Aquatic Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,590.
California: $58,368.
Massachusetts: $57,590.

District of Columbia $58,590 California $58,368 Massachusetts $57,590 Washington $57,378 New Jersey $57,357 Alaska $57,283 Connecticut $56,553 New York $56,257

Hawaii $55,309 Rhode Island $54,865 Maryland $54,563 Minnesota $54,150 Colorado $53,992 Illinois $53,939 Oregon $53,738 Delaware $53,590

New Hampshire $53,496 Virginia $53,288 Pennsylvania $52,679 Nevada $52,372 North Dakota $52,272 Michigan $52,113 Wisconsin $52,055 Vermont $51,939

Texas $51,616 Maine $51,595 Arizona $51,563 Ohio $51,526 Georgia $51,039 Indiana $50,796 Wyoming $50,748 Utah $50,674

Iowa $50,642 Kansas $50,388 Louisiana $50,314 North Carolina $50,288 Missouri $50,277 Florida $50,071 Montana $49,959 Nebraska $49,854

Kentucky $49,795 South Carolina $49,584 Tennessee $49,451 Idaho $49,398 New Mexico $49,012 Oklahoma $48,928 Alabama $48,615 South Dakota $48,091

Arkansas $47,806 West Virginia $47,652 Mississippi $47,192

Top Paying Cities for Aquatic Instructor

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: $49,534
Belen: $49,258
Bernalillo: $49,622

Algodones, NM $49,534

Belen, NM $49,258

Bernalillo, NM $49,622

Bluewater, NM $48,580

Bosque, NM $48,896

Casa Blanca, NM $49,007

Cedar Crest, NM $49,663

Cedarvale, NM $47,716

Cerrillos, NM $49,570

Claunch, NM $47,539

Coyote, NM $48,840

Cuba, NM $48,761

Cubero, NM $49,115

Edgewood, NM $49,441

Estancia, NM $48,852

Gallina, NM $48,584

Counselor, NM $48,614

Grants, NM $48,524

Milan, NM $48,718

Isleta, NM $49,707

Jarales, NM $49,211

Jemez Pueblo, NM $49,296

Jemez Springs, NM $49,144

Laguna, NM $49,356

La Jara, NM $48,707

La Joya, NM $48,594

Lindrith, NM $48,535

Los Lunas, NM $49,519

Mcintosh, NM $49,121

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $48,794

Moriarty, NM $48,956

Mountainair, NM $48,427

Nageezi, NM $48,550

New Laguna, NM $49,092

Paguate, NM $49,125

Pena Blanca, NM $49,674

Peralta, NM $49,597

Placitas, NM $49,623

Ponderosa, NM $49,233

Prewitt, NM $48,565

Regina, NM $48,599

Sandia Park, NM $49,538

Corrales, NM $49,725

San Fidel, NM $48,827

San Rafael, NM $48,619

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $49,539

San Ysidro, NM $49,472

Stanley, NM $48,949

Tijeras, NM $49,545

Tome, NM $49,453

Torreon, NM $49,288

Veguita, NM $48,893

Willard, NM $48,340

Youngsville, NM $48,853

Bosque Farms, NM $49,688

Clines Corners, NM $48,653

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $49,576

Cochiti Lake, NM $49,641

Albuquerque, NM $49,753

Kirtland Afb, NM $49,753

Rio Rancho, NM $49,672

Gallup, NM $48,635

Brimhall, NM $48,498

Church Rock, NM $48,521

Continental Divide, NM $48,486

Crownpoint, NM $48,526

Fence Lake, NM $48,310

Fort Wingate, NM $48,504

Gamerco, NM $48,585

Mentmore, NM $48,510

Mexican Springs, NM $48,504

Ramah, NM $48,415

Rehoboth, NM $48,536

Thoreau, NM $48,539

Tohatchi, NM $48,495

Vanderwagen, NM $48,504

Zuni, NM $48,493

Navajo, NM $48,559

Jamestown, NM $48,438

Pinehill, NM $48,378

Sheep Springs, NM $48,547

Smith Lake, NM $48,728

Yatahey, NM $48,530

Farmington, NM $48,763

Aztec, NM $48,853

Blanco, NM $48,625

Bloomfield, NM $48,567

Flora Vista, NM $48,813

Fruitland, NM $48,508

Kirtland, NM $48,814

La Plata, NM $48,831

Navajo Dam, NM $48,810

Shiprock, NM $48,742

Waterflow, NM $48,717

Newcomb, NM $48,517

Sanostee, NM $48,548

Santa Fe, NM $50,007

Abiquiu, NM $48,639

Alcalde, NM $49,486

Amalia, NM $48,565

Arroyo Hondo, NM $48,497

Arroyo Seco, NM $48,553

Canjilon, NM $48,489

Canones, NM $48,931

Carson, NM $48,683

Cebolla, NM $48,517

Cerro, NM $48,532

Chama, NM $48,730

Chamisal, NM $49,355

Chimayo, NM $49,702

Cordova, NM $49,618

Costilla, NM $48,769

Taos Ski Valley, NM $48,399

Dixon, NM $49,308

Dulce, NM $48,729

El Prado, NM $48,596

El Rito, NM $48,819

Embudo, NM $49,055

Espanola, NM $49,641

Glorieta, NM $49,814

Hernandez, NM $49,180

Ilfeld, NM $49,355

La Madera, NM $48,733

Lamy, NM $49,624

Llano, NM $49,255

Los Alamos, NM $49,742

White Rock, NM $49,836

Medanales, NM $49,234

Ojo Caliente, NM $48,945

Los Ojos, NM $48,611

Pecos, NM $49,659

Penasco, NM $49,072

Petaca, NM $48,444

Questa, NM $48,583

Ranchos De Taos, NM $48,839

Red River, NM $48,444

Ribera, NM $48,756

Rowe, NM $49,401

San Cristobal, NM $48,443

San Jose, NM $49,279

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $49,520

Santa Cruz, NM $49,685

Serafina, NM $48,633

Taos, NM $48,568

Tererro, NM $49,818

Tesuque, NM $50,007

Tierra Amarilla, NM $48,568

Trampas, NM $49,032

Tres Piedras, NM $48,431

Truchas, NM $49,479

Vadito, NM $49,007

Valdez, NM $48,479

Vallecitos, NM $48,441

Velarde, NM $49,233

Villanueva, NM $48,662

Spaceport City, NM $47,670

Las Vegas, NM $48,249

Angel Fire, NM $48,391

Anton Chico, NM $48,166

Buena Vista, NM $48,608

Chacon, NM $48,642

Cimarron, NM $48,316

Cleveland, NM $48,987

Eagle Nest, NM $48,352

Guadalupita, NM $48,568

Holman, NM $48,862

La Loma, NM $48,085

Maxwell, NM $48,332

Miami, NM $48,228

Mills, NM $48,056

Montezuma, NM $49,236

Mora, NM $49,056

Mosquero, NM $48,015

Ocate, NM $48,280

Ojo Feliz, NM $48,407

Rainsville, NM $48,620

Raton, NM $48,454

Rociada, NM $49,261

Roy, NM $48,067

Sapello, NM $48,833

Solano, NM $48,008

Springer, NM $48,207

Ute Park, NM $48,339

Valmora, NM $48,208

Wagon Mound, NM $48,153

Watrous, NM $48,225

Socorro, NM $48,113

Aragon, NM $48,259

Datil, NM $48,060

Lemitar, NM $48,337

Luna, NM $48,344

Magdalena, NM $48,063

Pie Town, NM $48,224

Polvadera, NM $48,453

Quemado, NM $48,324

Reserve, NM $48,237

San Acacia, NM $48,533

San Antonio, NM $47,847

Truth Or Consequences, NM $47,837

Arrey, NM $47,829

Caballo, NM $47,862

Derry, NM $47,618

Elephant Butte, NM $47,961

Garfield, NM $47,480

Hatch, NM $46,719

Monticello, NM $47,834

Rincon, NM $46,450

Salem, NM $47,332

Williamsburg, NM $47,897

Winston, NM $47,869

Las Cruces, NM $45,842

White Sands Missile Range, NM $45,993

Santa Teresa, NM $46,327

Playas, NM $48,058

Animas, NM $48,176

Anthony, NM $46,316

Arenas Valley, NM $48,091

Bayard, NM $48,046

Berino, NM $46,106

Buckhorn, NM $48,096

Santa Clara, NM $48,131

Chamberino, NM $46,154

Cliff, NM $48,041

Columbus, NM $47,912

Deming, NM $47,923

Dona Ana, NM $45,844

Fairacres, NM $45,981

Faywood, NM $47,900

Fort Bayard, NM $48,085

Gila, NM $47,970

Glenwood, NM $48,007

Hachita, NM $47,912

Hanover, NM $47,922

Hillsboro, NM $47,824

Hurley, NM $48,014

La Mesa, NM $46,719

Lordsburg, NM $48,023

Mesilla, NM $45,843

Mesilla Park, NM $45,848

Mesquite, NM $45,887

Mimbres, NM $47,960

Mule Creek, NM $48,089

Organ, NM $45,872

Pinos Altos, NM $48,040

Radium Springs, NM $45,862

Redrock, NM $47,917

Rodeo, NM $48,237

San Miguel, NM $45,870

Silver City, NM $48,040

Sunland Park, NM $46,081

Tyrone, NM $48,182

Vado, NM $45,906

Chaparral, NM $46,485

Clovis, NM $47,948

Cannon Afb, NM $47,842

Broadview, NM $47,808

Causey, NM $47,726

Crossroads, NM $47,613

Dora, NM $47,840

Elida, NM $47,641

Floyd, NM $47,757

Fort Sumner, NM $47,718

Grady, NM $47,854

House, NM $47,816

Kenna, NM $47,642

Lingo, NM $47,723

Melrose, NM $47,824

Milnesand, NM $47,623

Pep, NM $47,688

Portales, NM $47,862

Rogers, NM $47,701

Saint Vrain, NM $47,854

Taiban, NM $47,702

Texico, NM $47,873

Yeso, NM $47,529

Roswell, NM $47,584

Artesia, NM $47,678

Caprock, NM $47,581

Carlsbad, NM $47,709

Dexter, NM $47,618

Eunice, NM $47,752

Hagerman, NM $47,642

Hobbs, NM $47,822

Hope, NM $47,467

Jal, NM $47,696

Lake Arthur, NM $47,563

Lakewood, NM $47,634

Loco Hills, NM $47,722

Loving, NM $47,697

Lovington, NM $47,776

Mcdonald, NM $47,645

Malaga, NM $47,651

Maljamar, NM $47,604

Monument, NM $47,716

Tatum, NM $47,676

Whites City, NM $47,756

Carrizozo, NM $47,359

Alamogordo, NM $47,208

Alto, NM $47,365

Bent, NM $47,217

Capitan, NM $47,255

Cloudcroft, NM $47,211

Corona, NM $47,564

Encino, NM $47,946

Fort Stanton, NM $47,275

Glencoe, NM $47,242

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $47,202

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $47,202

Hondo, NM $47,285

La Luz, NM $47,202

Lincoln, NM $47,147

Mayhill, NM $47,309

Mescalero, NM $47,224

Nogal, NM $47,426

Orogrande, NM $47,226

Picacho, NM $47,275

Pinon, NM $47,453

Ruidoso, NM $47,455

Ruidoso Downs, NM $47,391

Sacramento, NM $47,245

San Patricio, NM $47,301

Sunspot, NM $47,202

Timberon, NM $47,305

Tinnie, NM $47,247

Tularosa, NM $47,234

Vaughn, NM $47,753

Weed, NM $47,303

Tucumcari, NM $47,990

Amistad, NM $47,928

Bard, NM $47,852

Capulin, NM $48,394

Clayton, NM $48,022

Conchas Dam, NM $48,065

Cuervo, NM $47,834

Des Moines, NM $48,203

Folsom, NM $48,277

Garita, NM $47,973

Gladstone, NM $48,069

Grenville, NM $48,060

Logan, NM $47,989

Mcalister, NM $47,840

Nara Visa, NM $47,875

Newkirk, NM $47,928

Quay, NM $47,955

San Jon, NM $47,904

Santa Rosa, NM $47,955

Sedan, NM $47,972

Trementina, NM $47,970

Aquatic Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aquatic Instructor'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.

$42,534

Average $49,012/year

$56,903

$3,544

Average $4,084/month

$4,742

$818

Average $943/week

$1,094

$20

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,903	$4,742	$1,094	$27
Average	$49,012	$4,084	$943	$24
25th Percentile	$42,534	$3,544	$818	$20

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