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

An Aquatics Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,502 for beginners, reaching about $46,695 at mid-level, and approach $50,999 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aquatics Instructor?

Aquatics Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aquatics Instructor roles are District of Columbia $58,986, California $58,763, Massachusetts $57,979. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aquatics Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Aquatics Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Aquatics Specialist: $113,559; Aquatics LifeGuard/Swim Instructor: $83,135; Adaptive Aquatics Instructor: $63,216; Aquatics Assistant: $54,487; Aquatics Swim Instructor: $53,074.

Aquatics Instructor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Aquatics Instructor make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aquatics Instructor in New Mexico is $49,343 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,523
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,819 to $57,289
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,880

10% $36,880

50% (Median) $49,343

90% $64,523

Aquatics Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,289	$4,774	$1,102	$28
Average	$49,343	$4,112	$949	$24
25th Percentile	$42,819	$3,568	$823	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Aquatics Instructor Salaries

An Aquatics 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 Aquatics Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aquatics 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): $45,502
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,999
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,695
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,564
Expert (over 8 years): $50,999

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Aquatics Instructor	less than 1 year	$45,502
Early Career Level Aquatics Instructor	1-2 years	$45,999
Mid-Level Level Aquatics Instructor	2-4 years	$46,695
Senior-Level Level Aquatics Instructor	5-8 years	$49,564
Expert Level Aquatics Instructor	over 8 years	$50,999

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

District of Columbia: $58,986.
California: $58,763.
Massachusetts: $57,979.

District of Columbia $58,986 California $58,763 Massachusetts $57,979 Washington $57,766 New Jersey $57,745 Alaska $57,670 Connecticut $56,935 New York $56,637

Hawaii $55,683 Rhode Island $55,236 Maryland $54,932 Minnesota $54,517 Colorado $54,357 Illinois $54,303 Oregon $54,101 Delaware $53,952

New Hampshire $53,858 Virginia $53,648 Pennsylvania $53,035 Nevada $52,726 North Dakota $52,625 Michigan $52,465 Wisconsin $52,407 Vermont $52,290

Texas $51,965 Maine $51,943 Arizona $51,911 Ohio $51,874 Georgia $51,384 Indiana $51,139 Wyoming $51,091 Utah $51,016

Iowa $50,984 Kansas $50,729 Louisiana $50,654 North Carolina $50,627 Missouri $50,617 Florida $50,409 Montana $50,297 Nebraska $50,191

Kentucky $50,132 South Carolina $49,919 Tennessee $49,786 Idaho $49,732 New Mexico $49,343 Oklahoma $49,258 Alabama $48,944 South Dakota $48,417

Arkansas $48,129 West Virginia $47,974 Mississippi $47,511

Top Paying Cities for Aquatics 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: $49,869
Belen: $49,591
Bernalillo: $49,957

Algodones, NM $49,869

Belen, NM $49,591

Bernalillo, NM $49,957

Bluewater, NM $48,908

Bosque, NM $49,227

Casa Blanca, NM $49,338

Cedar Crest, NM $49,999

Cedarvale, NM $48,038

Cerrillos, NM $49,905

Claunch, NM $47,860

Coyote, NM $49,170

Cuba, NM $49,091

Cubero, NM $49,447

Edgewood, NM $49,776

Estancia, NM $49,182

Gallina, NM $48,912

Counselor, NM $48,943

Grants, NM $48,852

Milan, NM $49,048

Isleta, NM $50,043

Jarales, NM $49,543

Jemez Pueblo, NM $49,629

Jemez Springs, NM $49,476

Laguna, NM $49,689

La Jara, NM $49,036

La Joya, NM $48,923

Lindrith, NM $48,863

Los Lunas, NM $49,854

Mcintosh, NM $49,453

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $49,123

Moriarty, NM $49,286

Mountainair, NM $48,755

Nageezi, NM $48,878

New Laguna, NM $49,423

Paguate, NM $49,457

Pena Blanca, NM $50,009

Peralta, NM $49,933

Placitas, NM $49,958

Ponderosa, NM $49,566

Prewitt, NM $48,893

Regina, NM $48,927

Sandia Park, NM $49,873

Corrales, NM $50,061

San Fidel, NM $49,157

San Rafael, NM $48,948

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $49,874

San Ysidro, NM $49,806

Stanley, NM $49,280

Tijeras, NM $49,879

Tome, NM $49,787

Torreon, NM $49,622

Veguita, NM $49,223

Willard, NM $48,667

Youngsville, NM $49,184

Bosque Farms, NM $50,024

Clines Corners, NM $48,982

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $49,911

Cochiti Lake, NM $49,976

Albuquerque, NM $50,089

Kirtland Afb, NM $50,089

Rio Rancho, NM $50,007

Gallup, NM $48,964

Brimhall, NM $48,826

Church Rock, NM $48,849

Continental Divide, NM $48,814

Crownpoint, NM $48,854

Fence Lake, NM $48,637

Fort Wingate, NM $48,832

Gamerco, NM $48,914

Mentmore, NM $48,838

Mexican Springs, NM $48,832

Ramah, NM $48,743

Rehoboth, NM $48,865

Thoreau, NM $48,867

Tohatchi, NM $48,822

Vanderwagen, NM $48,832

Zuni, NM $48,820

Navajo, NM $48,887

Jamestown, NM $48,765

Pinehill, NM $48,705

Sheep Springs, NM $48,875

Smith Lake, NM $49,057

Yatahey, NM $48,858

Farmington, NM $49,093

Aztec, NM $49,183

Blanco, NM $48,954

Bloomfield, NM $48,895

Flora Vista, NM $49,143

Fruitland, NM $48,836

Kirtland, NM $49,144

La Plata, NM $49,161

Navajo Dam, NM $49,139

Shiprock, NM $49,071

Waterflow, NM $49,046

Newcomb, NM $48,845

Sanostee, NM $48,876

Santa Fe, NM $50,345

Abiquiu, NM $48,968

Alcalde, NM $49,821

Amalia, NM $48,893

Arroyo Hondo, NM $48,825

Arroyo Seco, NM $48,881

Canjilon, NM $48,817

Canones, NM $49,261

Carson, NM $49,012

Cebolla, NM $48,845

Cerro, NM $48,860

Chama, NM $49,060

Chamisal, NM $49,689

Chimayo, NM $50,038

Cordova, NM $49,953

Costilla, NM $49,098

Taos Ski Valley, NM $48,726

Dixon, NM $49,641

Dulce, NM $49,058

El Prado, NM $48,924

El Rito, NM $49,149

Embudo, NM $49,386

Espanola, NM $49,977

Glorieta, NM $50,151

Hernandez, NM $49,512

Ilfeld, NM $49,688

La Madera, NM $49,062

Lamy, NM $49,960

Llano, NM $49,588

Los Alamos, NM $50,078

White Rock, NM $50,172

Medanales, NM $49,567

Ojo Caliente, NM $49,276

Los Ojos, NM $48,939

Pecos, NM $49,995

Penasco, NM $49,404

Petaca, NM $48,771

Questa, NM $48,911

Ranchos De Taos, NM $49,169

Red River, NM $48,772

Ribera, NM $49,086

Rowe, NM $49,735

San Cristobal, NM $48,770

San Jose, NM $49,613

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $49,855

Santa Cruz, NM $50,021

Serafina, NM $48,962

Taos, NM $48,896

Tererro, NM $50,155

Tesuque, NM $50,345

Tierra Amarilla, NM $48,896

Trampas, NM $49,363

Tres Piedras, NM $48,758

Truchas, NM $49,813

Vadito, NM $49,339

Valdez, NM $48,807

Vallecitos, NM $48,769

Velarde, NM $49,566

Villanueva, NM $48,991

Spaceport City, NM $47,992

Las Vegas, NM $48,575

Angel Fire, NM $48,719

Anton Chico, NM $48,491

Buena Vista, NM $48,936

Chacon, NM $48,971

Cimarron, NM $48,642

Cleveland, NM $49,318

Eagle Nest, NM $48,679

Guadalupita, NM $48,896

Holman, NM $49,193

La Loma, NM $48,410

Maxwell, NM $48,659

Miami, NM $48,554

Mills, NM $48,381

Montezuma, NM $49,569

Mora, NM $49,388

Mosquero, NM $48,339

Ocate, NM $48,607

Ojo Feliz, NM $48,735

Rainsville, NM $48,948

Raton, NM $48,781

Rociada, NM $49,594

Roy, NM $48,392

Sapello, NM $49,163

Solano, NM $48,333

Springer, NM $48,533

Ute Park, NM $48,665

Valmora, NM $48,534

Wagon Mound, NM $48,479

Watrous, NM $48,551

Socorro, NM $48,438

Aragon, NM $48,585

Datil, NM $48,385

Lemitar, NM $48,664

Luna, NM $48,671

Magdalena, NM $48,388

Pie Town, NM $48,550

Polvadera, NM $48,781

Quemado, NM $48,650

Reserve, NM $48,563

San Acacia, NM $48,861

San Antonio, NM $48,170

Truth Or Consequences, NM $48,160

Arrey, NM $48,152

Caballo, NM $48,185

Derry, NM $47,940

Elephant Butte, NM $48,285

Garfield, NM $47,801

Hatch, NM $47,035

Monticello, NM $48,158

Rincon, NM $46,764

Salem, NM $47,652

Williamsburg, NM $48,221

Winston, NM $48,193

Las Cruces, NM $46,152

White Sands Missile Range, NM $46,304

Santa Teresa, NM $46,640

Playas, NM $48,383

Animas, NM $48,502

Anthony, NM $46,629

Arenas Valley, NM $48,416

Bayard, NM $48,371

Berino, NM $46,418

Buckhorn, NM $48,421

Santa Clara, NM $48,456

Chamberino, NM $46,466

Cliff, NM $48,365

Columbus, NM $48,235

Deming, NM $48,247

Dona Ana, NM $46,154

Fairacres, NM $46,292

Faywood, NM $48,224

Fort Bayard, NM $48,410

Gila, NM $48,294

Glenwood, NM $48,332

Hachita, NM $48,235

Hanover, NM $48,245

Hillsboro, NM $48,147

Hurley, NM $48,339

La Mesa, NM $47,035

Lordsburg, NM $48,347

Mesilla, NM $46,153

Mesilla Park, NM $46,158

Mesquite, NM $46,198

Mimbres, NM $48,284

Mule Creek, NM $48,414

Organ, NM $46,182

Pinos Altos, NM $48,364

Radium Springs, NM $46,172

Redrock, NM $48,241

Rodeo, NM $48,563

San Miguel, NM $46,180

Silver City, NM $48,365

Sunland Park, NM $46,392

Tyrone, NM $48,508

Vado, NM $46,216

Chaparral, NM $46,799

Clovis, NM $48,272

Cannon Afb, NM $48,166

Broadview, NM $48,131

Causey, NM $48,049

Crossroads, NM $47,935

Dora, NM $48,163

Elida, NM $47,963

Floyd, NM $48,080

Fort Sumner, NM $48,041

Grady, NM $48,177

House, NM $48,139

Kenna, NM $47,964

Lingo, NM $48,046

Melrose, NM $48,147

Milnesand, NM $47,944

Pep, NM $48,010

Portales, NM $48,186

Rogers, NM $48,023

Saint Vrain, NM $48,178

Taiban, NM $48,024

Texico, NM $48,196

Yeso, NM $47,850

Roswell, NM $47,906

Artesia, NM $48,000

Caprock, NM $47,903

Carlsbad, NM $48,032

Dexter, NM $47,940

Eunice, NM $48,074

Hagerman, NM $47,964

Hobbs, NM $48,145

Hope, NM $47,788

Jal, NM $48,018

Lake Arthur, NM $47,884

Lakewood, NM $47,956

Loco Hills, NM $48,044

Loving, NM $48,020

Lovington, NM $48,098

Mcdonald, NM $47,967

Malaga, NM $47,973

Maljamar, NM $47,926

Monument, NM $48,039

Tatum, NM $47,998

Whites City, NM $48,079

Carrizozo, NM $47,679

Alamogordo, NM $47,527

Alto, NM $47,686

Bent, NM $47,536

Capitan, NM $47,575

Cloudcroft, NM $47,531

Corona, NM $47,886

Encino, NM $48,271

Fort Stanton, NM $47,595

Glencoe, NM $47,561

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $47,521

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $47,521

Hondo, NM $47,605

La Luz, NM $47,521

Lincoln, NM $47,466

Mayhill, NM $47,629

Mescalero, NM $47,543

Nogal, NM $47,747

Orogrande, NM $47,545

Picacho, NM $47,594

Pinon, NM $47,773

Ruidoso, NM $47,776

Ruidoso Downs, NM $47,711

Sacramento, NM $47,564

San Patricio, NM $47,621

Sunspot, NM $47,521

Timberon, NM $47,624

Tinnie, NM $47,567

Tularosa, NM $47,553

Vaughn, NM $48,076

Weed, NM $47,623

Tucumcari, NM $48,315

Amistad, NM $48,252

Bard, NM $48,175

Capulin, NM $48,721

Clayton, NM $48,346

Conchas Dam, NM $48,390

Cuervo, NM $48,157

Des Moines, NM $48,528

Folsom, NM $48,603

Garita, NM $48,297

Gladstone, NM $48,394

Grenville, NM $48,385

Logan, NM $48,313

Mcalister, NM $48,163

Nara Visa, NM $48,199

Newkirk, NM $48,252

Quay, NM $48,280

San Jon, NM $48,228

Santa Rosa, NM $48,280

Sedan, NM $48,297

Trementina, NM $48,295

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

Understanding how an Aquatics 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.

$42,819

Average $49,343/year

$57,289

$3,568

Average $4,112/month

$4,774

$823

Average $949/week

$1,102

$21

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,289	$4,774	$1,102	$28
Average	$49,343	$4,112	$949	$24
25th Percentile	$42,819	$3,568	$823	$21

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