What are the main factors that influence an Area Sales 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 Sales Director?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Sales Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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

An Area Sales Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $115,461 for beginners, reaching about $174,198 at mid-level, and approach $250,339 for experts.

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

Area Sales Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Sales Director roles are District of Columbia $213,996, California $213,185, Massachusetts $210,343. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Area Sales 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 Clinical Director: $155,855.

Area Sales Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Area Sales Director make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Sales Director in New Mexico is $179,013 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $223,168
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,509 to $202,126
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $149,392

10% $149,392

50% (Median) $179,013

90% $223,168

Area Sales Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$202,126	$16,844	$3,887	$97
Average	$179,013	$14,918	$3,443	$86
25th Percentile	$163,509	$13,626	$3,144	$79

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Key Factors That Influence Area Sales Director Salaries

An Area Sales 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 Sales Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Sales 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): $115,461
Early Career (1-2 years): $150,575
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $174,198
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $205,373
Expert (over 8 years): $250,339

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Sales Manager	less than 1 year	$115,461
Sales Senior Manager	1-2 years	$150,575
Area Sales Director	2-4 years	$174,198
VP of Sales	5-8 years	$205,373
SVP of Sales	over 8 years	$250,339

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

District of Columbia: $213,996.
California: $213,185.
Massachusetts: $210,343.

District of Columbia $213,996 California $213,185 Massachusetts $210,343 Washington $209,570 New Jersey $209,493 Alaska $209,222 Connecticut $206,555 New York $205,473

Hawaii $202,013 Rhode Island $200,390 Maryland $199,288 Minnesota $197,780 Colorado $197,201 Illinois $197,007 Oregon $196,273 Delaware $195,732

New Hampshire $195,391 Virginia $194,630 Pennsylvania $192,407 Nevada $191,286 North Dakota $190,919 Michigan $190,339 Wisconsin $190,127 Vermont $189,701

Texas $188,522 Maine $188,445 Arizona $188,329 Ohio $188,194 Georgia $186,416 Indiana $185,527 Wyoming $185,353 Utah $185,082

Iowa $184,966 Kansas $184,038 Louisiana $183,768 North Carolina $183,671 Missouri $183,632 Florida $182,879 Montana $182,473 Nebraska $182,086

Kentucky $181,874 South Carolina $181,101 Tennessee $180,617 Idaho $180,424 New Mexico $179,013 Oklahoma $178,704 Alabama $177,564 South Dakota $175,650

Arkansas $174,606 West Virginia $174,046 Mississippi $172,364

Top Paying Cities for Area Sales 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: $180,919
Belen: $179,912
Bernalillo: $181,240

Algodones, NM $180,919

Belen, NM $179,912

Bernalillo, NM $181,240

Bluewater, NM $177,434

Bosque, NM $178,590

Casa Blanca, NM $178,994

Cedar Crest, NM $181,390

Cedarvale, NM $174,278

Cerrillos, NM $181,050

Claunch, NM $173,632

Coyote, NM $178,383

Cuba, NM $178,097

Cubero, NM $179,390

Edgewood, NM $180,581

Estancia, NM $178,428

Gallina, NM $177,450

Counselor, NM $177,560

Grants, NM $177,231

Milan, NM $177,940

Isleta, NM $181,551

Jarales, NM $179,738

Jemez Pueblo, NM $180,049

Jemez Springs, NM $179,494

Laguna, NM $180,268

La Jara, NM $177,898

La Joya, NM $177,486

Lindrith, NM $177,272

Los Lunas, NM $180,865

Mcintosh, NM $179,409

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $178,215

Moriarty, NM $178,806

Mountainair, NM $176,877

Nageezi, NM $177,324

New Laguna, NM $179,303

Paguate, NM $179,425

Pena Blanca, NM $181,429

Peralta, NM $181,151

Placitas, NM $181,244

Ponderosa, NM $179,821

Prewitt, NM $177,380

Regina, NM $177,504

Sandia Park, NM $180,934

Corrales, NM $181,617

San Fidel, NM $178,337

San Rafael, NM $177,577

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $180,936

San Ysidro, NM $180,693

Stanley, NM $178,781

Tijeras, NM $180,958

Tome, NM $180,623

Torreon, NM $180,022

Veguita, NM $178,576

Willard, NM $176,559

Youngsville, NM $178,433

Bosque Farms, NM $181,483

Clines Corners, NM $177,701

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $181,073

Cochiti Lake, NM $181,309

Albuquerque, NM $181,719

Kirtland Afb, NM $181,719

Rio Rancho, NM $181,421

Gallup, NM $177,637

Brimhall, NM $177,135

Church Rock, NM $177,218

Continental Divide, NM $177,092

Crownpoint, NM $177,239

Fence Lake, NM $176,448

Fort Wingate, NM $177,156

Gamerco, NM $177,453

Mentmore, NM $177,179

Mexican Springs, NM $177,158

Ramah, NM $176,833

Rehoboth, NM $177,276

Thoreau, NM $177,285

Tohatchi, NM $177,123

Vanderwagen, NM $177,158

Zuni, NM $177,115

Navajo, NM $177,357

Jamestown, NM $176,916

Pinehill, NM $176,696

Sheep Springs, NM $177,314

Smith Lake, NM $177,975

Yatahey, NM $177,250

Farmington, NM $178,103

Aztec, NM $178,431

Blanco, NM $177,598

Bloomfield, NM $177,388

Flora Vista, NM $178,286

Fruitland, NM $177,171

Kirtland, NM $178,288

La Plata, NM $178,352

Navajo Dam, NM $178,273

Shiprock, NM $178,026

Waterflow, NM $177,935

Newcomb, NM $177,206

Sanostee, NM $177,318

Santa Fe, NM $182,647

Abiquiu, NM $177,651

Alcalde, NM $180,745

Amalia, NM $177,380

Arroyo Hondo, NM $177,131

Arroyo Seco, NM $177,336

Canjilon, NM $177,102

Canones, NM $178,716

Carson, NM $177,809

Cebolla, NM $177,206

Cerro, NM $177,258

Chama, NM $177,983

Chamisal, NM $180,266

Chimayo, NM $181,532

Cordova, NM $181,224

Costilla, NM $178,124

Taos Ski Valley, NM $176,773

Dixon, NM $180,094

Dulce, NM $177,979

El Prado, NM $177,492

El Rito, NM $178,306

Embudo, NM $179,168

Espanola, NM $181,311

Glorieta, NM $181,943

Hernandez, NM $179,626

Ilfeld, NM $180,264

La Madera, NM $177,993

Lamy, NM $181,249

Llano, NM $179,900

Los Alamos, NM $181,678

White Rock, NM $182,021

Medanales, NM $179,825

Ojo Caliente, NM $178,768

Los Ojos, NM $177,546

Pecos, NM $181,377

Penasco, NM $179,232

Petaca, NM $176,937

Questa, NM $177,446

Ranchos De Taos, NM $178,381

Red River, NM $176,939

Ribera, NM $178,078

Rowe, NM $180,434

San Cristobal, NM $176,933

San Jose, NM $179,989

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $180,869

Santa Cruz, NM $181,470

Serafina, NM $177,627

Taos, NM $177,390

Tererro, NM $181,957

Tesuque, NM $182,647

Tierra Amarilla, NM $177,390

Trampas, NM $179,085

Tres Piedras, NM $176,889

Truchas, NM $180,718

Vadito, NM $178,996

Valdez, NM $177,067

Vallecitos, NM $176,928

Velarde, NM $179,821

Villanueva, NM $177,734

Spaceport City, NM $174,110

Las Vegas, NM $176,226

Angel Fire, NM $176,746

Anton Chico, NM $175,921

Buena Vista, NM $177,537

Chacon, NM $177,662

Cimarron, NM $176,470

Cleveland, NM $178,922

Eagle Nest, NM $176,603

Guadalupita, NM $177,390

Holman, NM $178,466

La Loma, NM $175,625

Maxwell, NM $176,530

Miami, NM $176,149

Mills, NM $175,523

Montezuma, NM $179,831

Mora, NM $179,174

Mosquero, NM $175,370

Ocate, NM $176,340

Ojo Feliz, NM $176,804

Rainsville, NM $177,579

Raton, NM $176,974

Rociada, NM $179,922

Roy, NM $175,561

Sapello, NM $178,360

Solano, NM $175,347

Springer, NM $176,071

Ute Park, NM $176,553

Valmora, NM $176,077

Wagon Mound, NM $175,876

Watrous, NM $176,137

Socorro, NM $175,729

Aragon, NM $176,261

Datil, NM $175,534

Lemitar, NM $176,547

Luna, NM $176,574

Magdalena, NM $175,548

Pie Town, NM $176,133

Polvadera, NM $176,972

Quemado, NM $176,499

Reserve, NM $176,182

San Acacia, NM $177,264

San Antonio, NM $174,757

Truth Or Consequences, NM $174,720

Arrey, NM $174,691

Caballo, NM $174,811

Derry, NM $173,922

Elephant Butte, NM $175,175

Garfield, NM $173,418

Hatch, NM $170,638

Monticello, NM $174,711

Rincon, NM $169,657

Salem, NM $172,877

Williamsburg, NM $174,941

Winston, NM $174,838

Las Cruces, NM $167,436

White Sands Missile Range, NM $167,985

Santa Teresa, NM $169,206

Playas, NM $175,528

Animas, NM $175,959

Anthony, NM $169,166

Arenas Valley, NM $175,648

Bayard, NM $175,486

Berino, NM $168,398

Buckhorn, NM $175,668

Santa Clara, NM $175,793

Chamberino, NM $168,574

Cliff, NM $175,465

Columbus, NM $174,993

Deming, NM $175,034

Dona Ana, NM $167,442

Fairacres, NM $167,942

Faywood, NM $174,952

Fort Bayard, NM $175,625

Gila, NM $175,206

Glenwood, NM $175,343

Hachita, NM $174,993

Hanover, NM $175,030

Hillsboro, NM $174,672

Hurley, NM $175,368

La Mesa, NM $170,638

Lordsburg, NM $175,399

Mesilla, NM $167,440

Mesilla Park, NM $167,457

Mesquite, NM $167,600

Mimbres, NM $175,169

Mule Creek, NM $175,642

Organ, NM $167,544

Pinos Altos, NM $175,461

Radium Springs, NM $167,507

Redrock, NM $175,014

Rodeo, NM $176,182

San Miguel, NM $167,536

Silver City, NM $175,463

Sunland Park, NM $168,306

Tyrone, NM $175,983

Vado, NM $167,668

Chaparral, NM $169,782

Clovis, NM $175,126

Cannon Afb, NM $174,740

Broadview, NM $174,616

Causey, NM $174,317

Crossroads, NM $173,903

Dora, NM $174,730

Elida, NM $174,005

Floyd, NM $174,429

Fort Sumner, NM $174,288

Grady, NM $174,782

House, NM $174,643

Kenna, NM $174,007

Lingo, NM $174,305

Melrose, NM $174,672

Milnesand, NM $173,938

Pep, NM $174,175

Portales, NM $174,813

Rogers, NM $174,224

Saint Vrain, NM $174,784

Taiban, NM $174,228

Texico, NM $174,852

Yeso, NM $173,596

Roswell, NM $173,797

Artesia, NM $174,141

Caprock, NM $173,787

Carlsbad, NM $174,255

Dexter, NM $173,920

Eunice, NM $174,409

Hagerman, NM $174,007

Hobbs, NM $174,664

Hope, NM $173,369

Jal, NM $174,204

Lake Arthur, NM $173,719

Lakewood, NM $173,978

Loco Hills, NM $174,299

Loving, NM $174,210

Lovington, NM $174,496

Mcdonald, NM $174,021

Malaga, NM $174,040

Maljamar, NM $173,870

Monument, NM $174,280

Tatum, NM $174,133

Whites City, NM $174,425

Carrizozo, NM $172,973

Alamogordo, NM $172,422

Alto, NM $172,998

Bent, NM $172,455

Capitan, NM $172,596

Cloudcroft, NM $172,436

Corona, NM $173,725

Encino, NM $175,121

Fort Stanton, NM $172,670

Glencoe, NM $172,546

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $172,403

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $172,403

Hondo, NM $172,705

La Luz, NM $172,403

Lincoln, NM $172,202

Mayhill, NM $172,794

Mescalero, NM $172,480

Nogal, NM $173,221

Orogrande, NM $172,490

Picacho, NM $172,668

Pinon, NM $173,317

Ruidoso, NM $173,327

Ruidoso Downs, NM $173,091

Sacramento, NM $172,558

San Patricio, NM $172,763

Sunspot, NM $172,403

Timberon, NM $172,776

Tinnie, NM $172,567

Tularosa, NM $172,517

Vaughn, NM $174,415

Weed, NM $172,772

Tucumcari, NM $175,281

Amistad, NM $175,055

Bard, NM $174,775

Capulin, NM $176,754

Clayton, NM $175,395

Conchas Dam, NM $175,553

Cuervo, NM $174,709

Des Moines, NM $176,056

Folsom, NM $176,329

Garita, NM $175,217

Gladstone, NM $175,569

Grenville, NM $175,536

Logan, NM $175,275

Mcalister, NM $174,732

Nara Visa, NM $174,860

Newkirk, NM $175,053

Quay, NM $175,153

San Jon, NM $174,966

Santa Rosa, NM $175,153

Sedan, NM $175,215

Trementina, NM $175,208

Area Sales Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Sales Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Area Sales Director positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Area Sales Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Area Sales Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$223,766	$108.0	25%
Software & Networking	$223,766	$108.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$214,816	$103.0	20%
Internet	$205,865	$99.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$205,865	$99.0	15%

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

Understanding how an Area Sales 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.

$163,509

Average $179,013/year

$202,126

$13,626

Average $14,918/month

$16,844

$3,144

Average $3,443/week

$3,887

$79

Average $86/hour

$97

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$202,126	$16,844	$3,887	$97
Average	$179,013	$14,918	$3,443	$86
25th Percentile	$163,509	$13,626	$3,144	$79

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