What are the main factors that influence an AR Collections Associate'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 AR Collections Associate?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for AR Collections Associate roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An AR Collections Associate's salary?

An AR Collections Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,845 for beginners, reaching about $46,304 at mid-level, and approach $68,263 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an AR Collections Associate?

AR Collections Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AR Collections Associate roles are District of Columbia $44,799, California $44,629, Massachusetts $44,034. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AR Collections Associate roles make?

Salaries for AR Collections Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Collections Manager: $74,111; AR/Collections/Credit Analyst: $69,408; AR Collections Analyst: $65,122; Credit & Collections Associate: $62,582; Associate Collections Analyst: $60,868.

AR Collections Associate Salary in New Mexico

How much does an AR Collections Associate make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an AR Collections Associate in New Mexico is $37,475 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an AR Collections Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,253
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,741 to $40,499
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,252

10% $32,252

50% (Median) $37,475

90% $43,253

AR Collections Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,499	$3,375	$779	$19
Average	$37,475	$3,123	$721	$18
25th Percentile	$34,741	$2,895	$668	$17

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Key Factors That Influence AR Collections Associate Salaries

An AR Collections Associate'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 AR Collections Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AR Collections Associate'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): $36,845
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,386
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,304
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,751
Expert (over 8 years): $68,263

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
AR Collections Associate	less than 1 year	$36,845
Consumer Loan Collector II	1-2 years	$41,386
Consumer Loan Collector III	2-4 years	$46,304
Consumer Loan Collection Supervisor I	5-8 years	$57,751
Consumer Loan Collection Supervisor II	over 8 years	$68,263

How Do AR Collections Associate 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 AR Collections Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,799.
California: $44,629.
Massachusetts: $44,034.

District of Columbia $44,799 California $44,629 Massachusetts $44,034 Washington $43,872 New Jersey $43,856 Alaska $43,799 Connecticut $43,241 New York $43,014

Hawaii $42,290 Rhode Island $41,950 Maryland $41,720 Minnesota $41,404 Colorado $41,283 Illinois $41,242 Oregon $41,088 Delaware $40,975

New Hampshire $40,904 Virginia $40,744 Pennsylvania $40,279 Nevada $40,044 North Dakota $39,968 Michigan $39,846 Wisconsin $39,802 Vermont $39,713

Texas $39,466 Maine $39,450 Arizona $39,425 Ohio $39,397 Georgia $39,025 Indiana $38,839 Wyoming $38,802 Utah $38,746

Iowa $38,721 Kansas $38,527 Louisiana $38,471 North Carolina $38,450 Missouri $38,442 Florida $38,284 Montana $38,199 Nebraska $38,118

Kentucky $38,074 South Carolina $37,912 Tennessee $37,811 Idaho $37,771 New Mexico $37,475 Oklahoma $37,410 Alabama $37,172 South Dakota $36,771

Arkansas $36,553 West Virginia $36,435 Mississippi $36,083

Top Paying Cities for AR Collections Associate

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: $37,874
Belen: $37,663
Bernalillo: $37,941

Algodones, NM $37,874

Belen, NM $37,663

Bernalillo, NM $37,941

Bluewater, NM $37,145

Bosque, NM $37,387

Casa Blanca, NM $37,471

Cedar Crest, NM $37,973

Cedarvale, NM $36,484

Cerrillos, NM $37,902

Claunch, NM $36,349

Coyote, NM $37,343

Cuba, NM $37,283

Cubero, NM $37,554

Edgewood, NM $37,803

Estancia, NM $37,353

Gallina, NM $37,148

Counselor, NM $37,171

Grants, NM $37,102

Milan, NM $37,251

Isleta, NM $38,006

Jarales, NM $37,627

Jemez Pueblo, NM $37,692

Jemez Springs, NM $37,576

Laguna, NM $37,738

La Jara, NM $37,242

La Joya, NM $37,156

Lindrith, NM $37,111

Los Lunas, NM $37,863

Mcintosh, NM $37,558

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $37,308

Moriarty, NM $37,432

Mountainair, NM $37,028

Nageezi, NM $37,122

New Laguna, NM $37,536

Paguate, NM $37,561

Pena Blanca, NM $37,981

Peralta, NM $37,923

Placitas, NM $37,942

Ponderosa, NM $37,644

Prewitt, NM $37,133

Regina, NM $37,159

Sandia Park, NM $37,877

Corrales, NM $38,020

San Fidel, NM $37,334

San Rafael, NM $37,175

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $37,878

San Ysidro, NM $37,827

Stanley, NM $37,427

Tijeras, NM $37,882

Tome, NM $37,812

Torreon, NM $37,686

Veguita, NM $37,384

Willard, NM $36,961

Youngsville, NM $37,354

Bosque Farms, NM $37,992

Clines Corners, NM $37,200

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $37,906

Cochiti Lake, NM $37,956

Albuquerque, NM $38,042

Kirtland Afb, NM $38,042

Rio Rancho, NM $37,979

Gallup, NM $37,187

Brimhall, NM $37,082

Church Rock, NM $37,099

Continental Divide, NM $37,073

Crownpoint, NM $37,104

Fence Lake, NM $36,938

Fort Wingate, NM $37,086

Gamerco, NM $37,149

Mentmore, NM $37,091

Mexican Springs, NM $37,087

Ramah, NM $37,019

Rehoboth, NM $37,111

Thoreau, NM $37,113

Tohatchi, NM $37,079

Vanderwagen, NM $37,087

Zuni, NM $37,078

Navajo, NM $37,128

Jamestown, NM $37,036

Pinehill, NM $36,990

Sheep Springs, NM $37,120

Smith Lake, NM $37,258

Yatahey, NM $37,106

Farmington, NM $37,285

Aztec, NM $37,353

Blanco, NM $37,179

Bloomfield, NM $37,135

Flora Vista, NM $37,323

Fruitland, NM $37,090

Kirtland, NM $37,323

La Plata, NM $37,337

Navajo Dam, NM $37,320

Shiprock, NM $37,268

Waterflow, NM $37,249

Newcomb, NM $37,097

Sanostee, NM $37,120

Santa Fe, NM $38,236

Abiquiu, NM $37,190

Alcalde, NM $37,838

Amalia, NM $37,133

Arroyo Hondo, NM $37,081

Arroyo Seco, NM $37,124

Canjilon, NM $37,075

Canones, NM $37,413

Carson, NM $37,223

Cebolla, NM $37,097

Cerro, NM $37,108

Chama, NM $37,260

Chamisal, NM $37,737

Chimayo, NM $38,002

Cordova, NM $37,938

Costilla, NM $37,289

Taos Ski Valley, NM $37,006

Dixon, NM $37,701

Dulce, NM $37,259

El Prado, NM $37,157

El Rito, NM $37,327

Embudo, NM $37,508

Espanola, NM $37,956

Glorieta, NM $38,089

Hernandez, NM $37,603

Ilfeld, NM $37,737

La Madera, NM $37,262

Lamy, NM $37,943

Llano, NM $37,661

Los Alamos, NM $38,033

White Rock, NM $38,105

Medanales, NM $37,645

Ojo Caliente, NM $37,424

Los Ojos, NM $37,168

Pecos, NM $37,970

Penasco, NM $37,521

Petaca, NM $37,041

Questa, NM $37,147

Ranchos De Taos, NM $37,343

Red River, NM $37,041

Ribera, NM $37,279

Rowe, NM $37,773

San Cristobal, NM $37,040

San Jose, NM $37,679

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $37,864

Santa Cruz, NM $37,989

Serafina, NM $37,185

Taos, NM $37,135

Tererro, NM $38,091

Tesuque, NM $38,236

Tierra Amarilla, NM $37,135

Trampas, NM $37,490

Tres Piedras, NM $37,030

Truchas, NM $37,832

Vadito, NM $37,472

Valdez, NM $37,068

Vallecitos, NM $37,039

Velarde, NM $37,644

Villanueva, NM $37,207

Spaceport City, NM $36,449

Las Vegas, NM $36,892

Angel Fire, NM $37,001

Anton Chico, NM $36,828

Buena Vista, NM $37,166

Chacon, NM $37,192

Cimarron, NM $36,943

Cleveland, NM $37,456

Eagle Nest, NM $36,971

Guadalupita, NM $37,135

Holman, NM $37,361

La Loma, NM $36,766

Maxwell, NM $36,955

Miami, NM $36,876

Mills, NM $36,744

Montezuma, NM $37,646

Mora, NM $37,509

Mosquero, NM $36,712

Ocate, NM $36,916

Ojo Feliz, NM $37,013

Rainsville, NM $37,175

Raton, NM $37,048

Rociada, NM $37,665

Roy, NM $36,753

Sapello, NM $37,338

Solano, NM $36,708

Springer, NM $36,859

Ute Park, NM $36,960

Valmora, NM $36,861

Wagon Mound, NM $36,818

Watrous, NM $36,873

Socorro, NM $36,788

Aragon, NM $36,899

Datil, NM $36,747

Lemitar, NM $36,959

Luna, NM $36,965

Magdalena, NM $36,750

Pie Town, NM $36,872

Polvadera, NM $37,048

Quemado, NM $36,949

Reserve, NM $36,882

San Acacia, NM $37,109

San Antonio, NM $36,584

Truth Or Consequences, NM $36,577

Arrey, NM $36,570

Caballo, NM $36,596

Derry, NM $36,409

Elephant Butte, NM $36,672

Garfield, NM $36,304

Hatch, NM $35,722

Monticello, NM $36,574

Rincon, NM $35,516

Salem, NM $36,191

Williamsburg, NM $36,623

Winston, NM $36,601

Las Cruces, NM $35,052

White Sands Missile Range, NM $35,166

Santa Teresa, NM $35,422

Playas, NM $36,746

Animas, NM $36,836

Anthony, NM $35,414

Arenas Valley, NM $36,771

Bayard, NM $36,737

Berino, NM $35,253

Buckhorn, NM $36,775

Santa Clara, NM $36,801

Chamberino, NM $35,290

Cliff, NM $36,732

Columbus, NM $36,634

Deming, NM $36,642

Dona Ana, NM $35,053

Fairacres, NM $35,158

Faywood, NM $36,625

Fort Bayard, NM $36,766

Gila, NM $36,678

Glenwood, NM $36,707

Hachita, NM $36,634

Hanover, NM $36,641

Hillsboro, NM $36,566

Hurley, NM $36,712

La Mesa, NM $35,722

Lordsburg, NM $36,719

Mesilla, NM $35,052

Mesilla Park, NM $35,056

Mesquite, NM $35,086

Mimbres, NM $36,670

Mule Creek, NM $36,770

Organ, NM $35,074

Pinos Altos, NM $36,731

Radium Springs, NM $35,067

Redrock, NM $36,638

Rodeo, NM $36,882

San Miguel, NM $35,073

Silver City, NM $36,732

Sunland Park, NM $35,234

Tyrone, NM $36,841

Vado, NM $35,100

Chaparral, NM $35,543

Clovis, NM $36,661

Cannon Afb, NM $36,581

Broadview, NM $36,555

Causey, NM $36,492

Crossroads, NM $36,405

Dora, NM $36,579

Elida, NM $36,427

Floyd, NM $36,515

Fort Sumner, NM $36,486

Grady, NM $36,589

House, NM $36,560

Kenna, NM $36,427

Lingo, NM $36,490

Melrose, NM $36,566

Milnesand, NM $36,413

Pep, NM $36,462

Portales, NM $36,596

Rogers, NM $36,473

Saint Vrain, NM $36,590

Taiban, NM $36,473

Texico, NM $36,604

Yeso, NM $36,341

Roswell, NM $36,383

Artesia, NM $36,455

Caprock, NM $36,381

Carlsbad, NM $36,479

Dexter, NM $36,409

Eunice, NM $36,511

Hagerman, NM $36,427

Hobbs, NM $36,565

Hope, NM $36,294

Jal, NM $36,468

Lake Arthur, NM $36,367

Lakewood, NM $36,421

Loco Hills, NM $36,488

Loving, NM $36,470

Lovington, NM $36,530

Mcdonald, NM $36,430

Malaga, NM $36,434

Maljamar, NM $36,398

Monument, NM $36,484

Tatum, NM $36,454

Whites City, NM $36,515

Carrizozo, NM $36,211

Alamogordo, NM $36,095

Alto, NM $36,216

Bent, NM $36,102

Capitan, NM $36,132

Cloudcroft, NM $36,098

Corona, NM $36,368

Encino, NM $36,660

Fort Stanton, NM $36,147

Glencoe, NM $36,121

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $36,091

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $36,091

Hondo, NM $36,155

La Luz, NM $36,091

Lincoln, NM $36,049

Mayhill, NM $36,173

Mescalero, NM $36,108

Nogal, NM $36,263

Orogrande, NM $36,110

Picacho, NM $36,147

Pinon, NM $36,283

Ruidoso, NM $36,285

Ruidoso Downs, NM $36,235

Sacramento, NM $36,124

San Patricio, NM $36,167

Sunspot, NM $36,091

Timberon, NM $36,169

Tinnie, NM $36,126

Tularosa, NM $36,115

Vaughn, NM $36,513

Weed, NM $36,169

Tucumcari, NM $36,694

Amistad, NM $36,647

Bard, NM $36,588

Capulin, NM $37,002

Clayton, NM $36,718

Conchas Dam, NM $36,751

Cuervo, NM $36,574

Des Moines, NM $36,856

Folsom, NM $36,913

Garita, NM $36,681

Gladstone, NM $36,754

Grenville, NM $36,747

Logan, NM $36,693

Mcalister, NM $36,579

Nara Visa, NM $36,606

Newkirk, NM $36,646

Quay, NM $36,667

San Jon, NM $36,628

Santa Rosa, NM $36,667

Sedan, NM $36,680

Trementina, NM $36,678

AR Collections Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For AR Collections Associate roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, AR Collections Associate positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view AR Collections Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an AR Collections Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$44,970	$22.0	20%

AR Collections Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AR Collections Associate'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.

$34,741

Average $37,475/year

$40,499

$2,895

Average $3,123/month

$3,375

$668

Average $721/week

$779

$17

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,499	$3,375	$779	$19
Average	$37,475	$3,123	$721	$18
25th Percentile	$34,741	$2,895	$668	$17

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