What are the main factors that influence an Area Executive Director'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 Area Executive Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Executive Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Area Executive Director's salary?

An Area Executive Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $123,678 for beginners, reaching about $127,679 at mid-level, and approach $135,395 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Area Executive Director?

Area Executive Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Executive Director roles are District of Columbia $165,754, California $165,126, Massachusetts $162,925. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Area Executive Director roles make?

Salaries for Area Executive Director level roles vary by specialization: Area Sales Executive: $269,191; Area Director: $236,836; Area Director Finance: $203,567; Area Director of Operations: $201,893; Area Director of Engineering: $199,212.

Area Executive Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Area Executive Director make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Executive Director in New Mexico is $138,658 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, an Area Executive Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,579
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,391 to $154,320
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,671

10% $105,671

50% (Median) $138,658

90% $168,579

Area Executive Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,320	$12,860	$2,968	$74
Average	$138,658	$11,555	$2,666	$67
25th Percentile	$121,391	$10,116	$2,334	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Area Executive Director Salaries

An Area Executive Director'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 Area Executive Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Executive Director'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): $123,678
Early Career (1-2 years): $125,393
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,679
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,108
Expert (over 8 years): $135,395

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Area Executive Director	less than 1 year	$123,678
Early Career Level Area Executive Director	1-2 years	$125,393
Mid-Level Level Area Executive Director	2-4 years	$127,679
Senior-Level Level Area Executive Director	5-8 years	$131,108
Expert Level Area Executive Director	over 8 years	$135,395

How Do Area Executive Director 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 Area Executive Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $165,754.
California: $165,126.
Massachusetts: $162,925.

District of Columbia $165,754 California $165,126 Massachusetts $162,925 Washington $162,326 New Jersey $162,266 Alaska $162,057 Connecticut $159,991 New York $159,152

Hawaii $156,473 Rhode Island $155,215 Maryland $154,362 Minnesota $153,194 Colorado $152,745 Illinois $152,595 Oregon $152,026 Delaware $151,607

New Hampshire $151,344 Virginia $150,754 Pennsylvania $149,032 Nevada $148,164 North Dakota $147,880 Michigan $147,430 Wisconsin $147,266 Vermont $146,936

Texas $146,023 Maine $145,963 Arizona $145,874 Ohio $145,769 Georgia $144,391 Indiana $143,703 Wyoming $143,568 Utah $143,358

Iowa $143,269 Kansas $142,550 Louisiana $142,340 North Carolina $142,266 Missouri $142,236 Florida $141,652 Montana $141,337 Nebraska $141,038

Kentucky $140,873 South Carolina $140,275 Tennessee $139,900 Idaho $139,751 New Mexico $138,658 Oklahoma $138,418 Alabama $137,535 South Dakota $136,053

Arkansas $135,244 West Virginia $134,810 Mississippi $133,508

Top Paying Cities for Area Executive Director

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: $140,134
Belen: $139,354
Bernalillo: $140,382

Algodones, NM $140,134

Belen, NM $139,354

Bernalillo, NM $140,382

Bluewater, NM $137,435

Bosque, NM $138,330

Casa Blanca, NM $138,643

Cedar Crest, NM $140,499

Cedarvale, NM $134,990

Cerrillos, NM $140,236

Claunch, NM $134,490

Coyote, NM $138,170

Cuba, NM $137,948

Cubero, NM $138,950

Edgewood, NM $139,872

Estancia, NM $138,204

Gallina, NM $137,447

Counselor, NM $137,532

Grants, NM $137,277

Milan, NM $137,827

Isleta, NM $140,623

Jarales, NM $139,219

Jemez Pueblo, NM $139,460

Jemez Springs, NM $139,030

Laguna, NM $139,629

La Jara, NM $137,794

La Joya, NM $137,475

Lindrith, NM $137,309

Los Lunas, NM $140,092

Mcintosh, NM $138,965

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $138,039

Moriarty, NM $138,498

Mountainair, NM $137,003

Nageezi, NM $137,349

New Laguna, NM $138,882

Paguate, NM $138,977

Pena Blanca, NM $140,529

Peralta, NM $140,313

Placitas, NM $140,385

Ponderosa, NM $139,283

Prewitt, NM $137,393

Regina, NM $137,488

Sandia Park, NM $140,146

Corrales, NM $140,674

San Fidel, NM $138,134

San Rafael, NM $137,545

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $140,147

San Ysidro, NM $139,959

Stanley, NM $138,478

Tijeras, NM $140,164

Tome, NM $139,905

Torreon, NM $139,439

Veguita, NM $138,319

Willard, NM $136,756

Youngsville, NM $138,209

Bosque Farms, NM $140,571

Clines Corners, NM $137,641

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $140,254

Cochiti Lake, NM $140,436

Albuquerque, NM $140,754

Kirtland Afb, NM $140,754

Rio Rancho, NM $140,523

Gallup, NM $137,592

Brimhall, NM $137,203

Church Rock, NM $137,267

Continental Divide, NM $137,170

Crownpoint, NM $137,283

Fence Lake, NM $136,671

Fort Wingate, NM $137,219

Gamerco, NM $137,450

Mentmore, NM $137,237

Mexican Springs, NM $137,221

Ramah, NM $136,969

Rehoboth, NM $137,312

Thoreau, NM $137,319

Tohatchi, NM $137,194

Vanderwagen, NM $137,221

Zuni, NM $137,188

Navajo, NM $137,375

Jamestown, NM $137,033

Pinehill, NM $136,863

Sheep Springs, NM $137,342

Smith Lake, NM $137,854

Yatahey, NM $137,292

Farmington, NM $137,953

Aztec, NM $138,207

Blanco, NM $137,562

Bloomfield, NM $137,399

Flora Vista, NM $138,095

Fruitland, NM $137,231

Kirtland, NM $138,096

La Plata, NM $138,146

Navajo Dam, NM $138,084

Shiprock, NM $137,893

Waterflow, NM $137,822

Newcomb, NM $137,258

Sanostee, NM $137,345

Santa Fe, NM $141,472

Abiquiu, NM $137,602

Alcalde, NM $139,999

Amalia, NM $137,393

Arroyo Hondo, NM $137,200

Arroyo Seco, NM $137,358

Canjilon, NM $137,177

Canones, NM $138,427

Carson, NM $137,725

Cebolla, NM $137,258

Cerro, NM $137,298

Chama, NM $137,860

Chamisal, NM $139,628

Chimayo, NM $140,608

Cordova, NM $140,370

Costilla, NM $137,969

Taos Ski Valley, NM $136,923

Dixon, NM $139,495

Dulce, NM $137,857

El Prado, NM $137,480

El Rito, NM $138,110

Embudo, NM $138,777

Espanola, NM $140,438

Glorieta, NM $140,927

Hernandez, NM $139,132

Ilfeld, NM $139,626

La Madera, NM $137,867

Lamy, NM $140,390

Llano, NM $139,345

Los Alamos, NM $140,722

White Rock, NM $140,987

Medanales, NM $139,286

Ojo Caliente, NM $138,468

Los Ojos, NM $137,521

Pecos, NM $140,489

Penasco, NM $138,827

Petaca, NM $137,050

Questa, NM $137,444

Ranchos De Taos, NM $138,168

Red River, NM $137,051

Ribera, NM $137,933

Rowe, NM $139,758

San Cristobal, NM $137,047

San Jose, NM $139,414

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $140,095

Santa Cruz, NM $140,560

Serafina, NM $137,584

Taos, NM $137,400

Tererro, NM $140,938

Tesuque, NM $141,472

Tierra Amarilla, NM $137,400

Trampas, NM $138,713

Tres Piedras, NM $137,012

Truchas, NM $139,978

Vadito, NM $138,644

Valdez, NM $137,150

Vallecitos, NM $137,042

Velarde, NM $139,283

Villanueva, NM $137,667

Spaceport City, NM $134,860

Las Vegas, NM $136,499

Angel Fire, NM $136,902

Anton Chico, NM $136,262

Buena Vista, NM $137,514

Chacon, NM $137,611

Cimarron, NM $136,688

Cleveland, NM $138,587

Eagle Nest, NM $136,791

Guadalupita, NM $137,400

Holman, NM $138,234

La Loma, NM $136,033

Maxwell, NM $136,734

Miami, NM $136,439

Mills, NM $135,954

Montezuma, NM $139,291

Mora, NM $138,782

Mosquero, NM $135,836

Ocate, NM $136,587

Ojo Feliz, NM $136,947

Rainsville, NM $137,547

Raton, NM $137,078

Rociada, NM $139,361

Roy, NM $135,984

Sapello, NM $138,152

Solano, NM $135,818

Springer, NM $136,379

Ute Park, NM $136,752

Valmora, NM $136,384

Wagon Mound, NM $136,228

Watrous, NM $136,430

Socorro, NM $136,114

Aragon, NM $136,526

Datil, NM $135,963

Lemitar, NM $136,747

Luna, NM $136,768

Magdalena, NM $135,973

Pie Town, NM $136,427

Polvadera, NM $137,077

Quemado, NM $136,710

Reserve, NM $136,465

San Acacia, NM $137,303

San Antonio, NM $135,361

Truth Or Consequences, NM $135,333

Arrey, NM $135,310

Caballo, NM $135,403

Derry, NM $134,714

Elephant Butte, NM $135,685

Garfield, NM $134,324

Hatch, NM $132,171

Monticello, NM $135,325

Rincon, NM $131,410

Salem, NM $133,905

Williamsburg, NM $135,503

Winston, NM $135,424

Las Cruces, NM $129,690

White Sands Missile Range, NM $130,115

Santa Teresa, NM $131,062

Playas, NM $135,958

Animas, NM $136,292

Anthony, NM $131,030

Arenas Valley, NM $136,051

Bayard, NM $135,926

Berino, NM $130,436

Buckhorn, NM $136,066

Santa Clara, NM $136,164

Chamberino, NM $130,572

Cliff, NM $135,909

Columbus, NM $135,544

Deming, NM $135,575

Dona Ana, NM $129,695

Fairacres, NM $130,083

Faywood, NM $135,512

Fort Bayard, NM $136,033

Gila, NM $135,708

Glenwood, NM $135,815

Hachita, NM $135,544

Hanover, NM $135,572

Hillsboro, NM $135,295

Hurley, NM $135,834

La Mesa, NM $132,171

Lordsburg, NM $135,858

Mesilla, NM $129,693

Mesilla Park, NM $129,707

Mesquite, NM $129,818

Mimbres, NM $135,680

Mule Creek, NM $136,047

Organ, NM $129,774

Pinos Altos, NM $135,906

Radium Springs, NM $129,746

Redrock, NM $135,560

Rodeo, NM $136,465

San Miguel, NM $129,768

Silver City, NM $135,908

Sunland Park, NM $130,364

Tyrone, NM $136,310

Vado, NM $129,870

Chaparral, NM $131,508

Clovis, NM $135,647

Cannon Afb, NM $135,348

Broadview, NM $135,252

Causey, NM $135,020

Crossroads, NM $134,699

Dora, NM $135,340

Elida, NM $134,779

Floyd, NM $135,107

Fort Sumner, NM $134,997

Grady, NM $135,381

House, NM $135,273

Kenna, NM $134,780

Lingo, NM $135,011

Melrose, NM $135,295

Milnesand, NM $134,726

Pep, NM $134,911

Portales, NM $135,405

Rogers, NM $134,948

Saint Vrain, NM $135,382

Taiban, NM $134,951

Texico, NM $135,435

Yeso, NM $134,461

Roswell, NM $134,617

Artesia, NM $134,884

Caprock, NM $134,610

Carlsbad, NM $134,972

Dexter, NM $134,713

Eunice, NM $135,092

Hagerman, NM $134,780

Hobbs, NM $135,289

Hope, NM $134,286

Jal, NM $134,933

Lake Arthur, NM $134,557

Lakewood, NM $134,758

Loco Hills, NM $135,006

Loving, NM $134,938

Lovington, NM $135,159

Mcdonald, NM $134,791

Malaga, NM $134,806

Maljamar, NM $134,674

Monument, NM $134,991

Tatum, NM $134,878

Whites City, NM $135,104

Carrizozo, NM $133,979

Alamogordo, NM $133,553

Alto, NM $133,999

Bent, NM $133,578

Capitan, NM $133,687

Cloudcroft, NM $133,563

Corona, NM $134,562

Encino, NM $135,643

Fort Stanton, NM $133,744

Glencoe, NM $133,649

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $133,538

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $133,538

Hondo, NM $133,771

La Luz, NM $133,538

Lincoln, NM $133,382

Mayhill, NM $133,840

Mescalero, NM $133,598

Nogal, NM $134,171

Orogrande, NM $133,605

Picacho, NM $133,743

Pinon, NM $134,246

Ruidoso, NM $134,253

Ruidoso Downs, NM $134,071

Sacramento, NM $133,658

San Patricio, NM $133,816

Sunspot, NM $133,538

Timberon, NM $133,827

Tinnie, NM $133,665

Tularosa, NM $133,626

Vaughn, NM $135,096

Weed, NM $133,824

Tucumcari, NM $135,767

Amistad, NM $135,592

Bard, NM $135,375

Capulin, NM $136,908

Clayton, NM $135,855

Conchas Dam, NM $135,978

Cuervo, NM $135,324

Des Moines, NM $136,367

Folsom, NM $136,578

Garita, NM $135,717

Gladstone, NM $135,990

Grenville, NM $135,964

Logan, NM $135,762

Mcalister, NM $135,342

Nara Visa, NM $135,441

Newkirk, NM $135,590

Quay, NM $135,668

San Jon, NM $135,523

Santa Rosa, NM $135,668

Sedan, NM $135,716

Trementina, NM $135,710

Area Executive Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Executive Director 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, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Area Executive Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Area Executive Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Area Executive Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$166,389	$80.0	20%

Area Executive Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Area Executive Director'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.

$121,391

Average $138,658/year

$154,320

$10,116

Average $11,555/month

$12,860

$2,334

Average $2,666/week

$2,968

$58

Average $67/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,320	$12,860	$2,968	$74
Average	$138,658	$11,555	$2,666	$67
25th Percentile	$121,391	$10,116	$2,334	$58

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