What are the main factors that influence an Artistic Assistant'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 Artistic Assistant?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Artistic Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Artistic Assistant's salary?

An Artistic Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,912 for beginners, reaching about $39,403 at mid-level, and approach $39,706 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Artistic Assistant?

Artistic Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Artistic Assistant roles are District of Columbia $46,013, California $45,839, Massachusetts $45,228. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Artistic Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Artistic Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Artistic Director: $149,153; Associate Artistic Director: $136,489; Artistic Operations Manager: $71,803; Artistic Behavioral Health Specialist: $69,920; Artistic Associate: $62,201.

Artistic Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Artistic Assistant make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Artistic Assistant in New Mexico is $38,491 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,848
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,852 to $42,866
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,539

10% $31,539

50% (Median) $38,491

90% $46,848

Artistic Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,866	$3,572	$824	$21
Average	$38,491	$3,208	$740	$19
25th Percentile	$34,852	$2,904	$670	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Artistic Assistant Salaries

An Artistic Assistant'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 Artistic Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Artistic Assistant'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): $36,912
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,702
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,403
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,585
Expert (over 8 years): $39,706

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Artistic Assistant	less than 1 year	$36,912
Early Career Level Artistic Assistant	1-2 years	$37,702
Mid-Level Level Artistic Assistant	2-4 years	$39,403
Senior-Level Level Artistic Assistant	5-8 years	$39,585
Expert Level Artistic Assistant	over 8 years	$39,706

How Do Artistic Assistant 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 Artistic Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,013.
California: $45,839.
Massachusetts: $45,228.

District of Columbia $46,013 California $45,839 Massachusetts $45,228 Washington $45,062 New Jersey $45,045 Alaska $44,987 Connecticut $44,413 New York $44,181

Hawaii $43,437 Rhode Island $43,088 Maryland $42,851 Minnesota $42,527 Colorado $42,402 Illinois $42,360 Oregon $42,203 Delaware $42,086

New Hampshire $42,013 Virginia $41,849 Pennsylvania $41,371 Nevada $41,130 North Dakota $41,051 Michigan $40,927 Wisconsin $40,881 Vermont $40,790

Texas $40,536 Maine $40,519 Arizona $40,495 Ohio $40,465 Georgia $40,083 Indiana $39,892 Wyoming $39,855 Utah $39,796

Iowa $39,771 Kansas $39,572 Louisiana $39,514 North Carolina $39,493 Missouri $39,485 Florida $39,323 Montana $39,235 Nebraska $39,152

Kentucky $39,106 South Carolina $38,940 Tennessee $38,836 Idaho $38,795 New Mexico $38,491 Oklahoma $38,425 Alabama $38,180 South Dakota $37,768

Arkansas $37,544 West Virginia $37,423 Mississippi $37,062

Top Paying Cities for Artistic Assistant

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: $38,901
Belen: $38,685
Bernalillo: $38,970

Algodones, NM $38,901

Belen, NM $38,685

Bernalillo, NM $38,970

Bluewater, NM $38,152

Bosque, NM $38,400

Casa Blanca, NM $38,487

Cedar Crest, NM $39,003

Cedarvale, NM $37,473

Cerrillos, NM $38,929

Claunch, NM $37,334

Coyote, NM $38,356

Cuba, NM $38,294

Cubero, NM $38,572

Edgewood, NM $38,828

Estancia, NM $38,365

Gallina, NM $38,155

Counselor, NM $38,179

Grants, NM $38,108

Milan, NM $38,261

Isleta, NM $39,037

Jarales, NM $38,647

Jemez Pueblo, NM $38,714

Jemez Springs, NM $38,595

Laguna, NM $38,761

La Jara, NM $38,252

La Joya, NM $38,163

Lindrith, NM $38,117

Los Lunas, NM $38,890

Mcintosh, NM $38,577

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $38,320

Moriarty, NM $38,447

Mountainair, NM $38,032

Nageezi, NM $38,128

New Laguna, NM $38,554

Paguate, NM $38,580

Pena Blanca, NM $39,011

Peralta, NM $38,951

Placitas, NM $38,971

Ponderosa, NM $38,665

Prewitt, NM $38,140

Regina, NM $38,167

Sandia Park, NM $38,904

Corrales, NM $39,051

San Fidel, NM $38,346

San Rafael, NM $38,183

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $38,905

San Ysidro, NM $38,853

Stanley, NM $38,442

Tijeras, NM $38,909

Tome, NM $38,838

Torreon, NM $38,708

Veguita, NM $38,397

Willard, NM $37,964

Youngsville, NM $38,367

Bosque Farms, NM $39,023

Clines Corners, NM $38,209

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $38,934

Cochiti Lake, NM $38,985

Albuquerque, NM $39,073

Kirtland Afb, NM $39,073

Rio Rancho, NM $39,009

Gallup, NM $38,195

Brimhall, NM $38,087

Church Rock, NM $38,105

Continental Divide, NM $38,078

Crownpoint, NM $38,110

Fence Lake, NM $37,940

Fort Wingate, NM $38,092

Gamerco, NM $38,156

Mentmore, NM $38,097

Mexican Springs, NM $38,092

Ramah, NM $38,023

Rehoboth, NM $38,118

Thoreau, NM $38,120

Tohatchi, NM $38,085

Vanderwagen, NM $38,092

Zuni, NM $38,083

Navajo, NM $38,135

Jamestown, NM $38,040

Pinehill, NM $37,993

Sheep Springs, NM $38,126

Smith Lake, NM $38,268

Yatahey, NM $38,112

Farmington, NM $38,296

Aztec, NM $38,366

Blanco, NM $38,187

Bloomfield, NM $38,142

Flora Vista, NM $38,335

Fruitland, NM $38,095

Kirtland, NM $38,336

La Plata, NM $38,349

Navajo Dam, NM $38,332

Shiprock, NM $38,279

Waterflow, NM $38,259

Newcomb, NM $38,103

Sanostee, NM $38,127

Santa Fe, NM $39,273

Abiquiu, NM $38,198

Alcalde, NM $38,864

Amalia, NM $38,140

Arroyo Hondo, NM $38,087

Arroyo Seco, NM $38,131

Canjilon, NM $38,080

Canones, NM $38,427

Carson, NM $38,232

Cebolla, NM $38,103

Cerro, NM $38,114

Chama, NM $38,270

Chamisal, NM $38,761

Chimayo, NM $39,033

Cordova, NM $38,967

Costilla, NM $38,300

Taos Ski Valley, NM $38,010

Dixon, NM $38,724

Dulce, NM $38,269

El Prado, NM $38,164

El Rito, NM $38,339

Embudo, NM $38,525

Espanola, NM $38,986

Glorieta, NM $39,121

Hernandez, NM $38,623

Ilfeld, NM $38,760

La Madera, NM $38,272

Lamy, NM $38,972

Llano, NM $38,682

Los Alamos, NM $39,064

White Rock, NM $39,138

Medanales, NM $38,666

Ojo Caliente, NM $38,439

Los Ojos, NM $38,176

Pecos, NM $39,000

Penasco, NM $38,538

Petaca, NM $38,045

Questa, NM $38,154

Ranchos De Taos, NM $38,355

Red River, NM $38,045

Ribera, NM $38,290

Rowe, NM $38,797

San Cristobal, NM $38,044

San Jose, NM $38,701

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $38,890

Santa Cruz, NM $39,020

Serafina, NM $38,193

Taos, NM $38,142

Tererro, NM $39,124

Tesuque, NM $39,273

Tierra Amarilla, NM $38,142

Trampas, NM $38,507

Tres Piedras, NM $38,035

Truchas, NM $38,858

Vadito, NM $38,488

Valdez, NM $38,073

Vallecitos, NM $38,043

Velarde, NM $38,665

Villanueva, NM $38,216

Spaceport City, NM $37,437

Las Vegas, NM $37,892

Angel Fire, NM $38,004

Anton Chico, NM $37,826

Buena Vista, NM $38,174

Chacon, NM $38,201

Cimarron, NM $37,944

Cleveland, NM $38,472

Eagle Nest, NM $37,973

Guadalupita, NM $38,142

Holman, NM $38,374

La Loma, NM $37,763

Maxwell, NM $37,957

Miami, NM $37,875

Mills, NM $37,741

Montezuma, NM $38,667

Mora, NM $38,526

Mosquero, NM $37,708

Ocate, NM $37,917

Ojo Feliz, NM $38,016

Rainsville, NM $38,183

Raton, NM $38,053

Rociada, NM $38,687

Roy, NM $37,749

Sapello, NM $38,351

Solano, NM $37,703

Springer, NM $37,859

Ute Park, NM $37,962

Valmora, NM $37,860

Wagon Mound, NM $37,817

Watrous, NM $37,873

Socorro, NM $37,785

Aragon, NM $37,900

Datil, NM $37,743

Lemitar, NM $37,961

Luna, NM $37,967

Magdalena, NM $37,746

Pie Town, NM $37,872

Polvadera, NM $38,053

Quemado, NM $37,951

Reserve, NM $37,883

San Acacia, NM $38,115

San Antonio, NM $37,576

Truth Or Consequences, NM $37,568

Arrey, NM $37,562

Caballo, NM $37,588

Derry, NM $37,397

Elephant Butte, NM $37,666

Garfield, NM $37,288

Hatch, NM $36,691

Monticello, NM $37,566

Rincon, NM $36,480

Salem, NM $37,172

Williamsburg, NM $37,616

Winston, NM $37,594

Las Cruces, NM $36,002

White Sands Missile Range, NM $36,120

Santa Teresa, NM $36,383

Playas, NM $37,742

Animas, NM $37,835

Anthony, NM $36,374

Arenas Valley, NM $37,768

Bayard, NM $37,733

Berino, NM $36,209

Buckhorn, NM $37,772

Santa Clara, NM $37,799

Chamberino, NM $36,247

Cliff, NM $37,728

Columbus, NM $37,627

Deming, NM $37,636

Dona Ana, NM $36,003

Fairacres, NM $36,111

Faywood, NM $37,618

Fort Bayard, NM $37,763

Gila, NM $37,673

Glenwood, NM $37,702

Hachita, NM $37,627

Hanover, NM $37,635

Hillsboro, NM $37,558

Hurley, NM $37,708

La Mesa, NM $36,691

Lordsburg, NM $37,714

Mesilla, NM $36,003

Mesilla Park, NM $36,007

Mesquite, NM $36,037

Mimbres, NM $37,665

Mule Creek, NM $37,767

Organ, NM $36,025

Pinos Altos, NM $37,728

Radium Springs, NM $36,017

Redrock, NM $37,632

Rodeo, NM $37,883

San Miguel, NM $36,024

Silver City, NM $37,728

Sunland Park, NM $36,189

Tyrone, NM $37,840

Vado, NM $36,052

Chaparral, NM $36,507

Clovis, NM $37,656

Cannon Afb, NM $37,573

Broadview, NM $37,546

Causey, NM $37,482

Crossroads, NM $37,393

Dora, NM $37,570

Elida, NM $37,415

Floyd, NM $37,506

Fort Sumner, NM $37,475

Grady, NM $37,582

House, NM $37,552

Kenna, NM $37,415

Lingo, NM $37,479

Melrose, NM $37,558

Milnesand, NM $37,400

Pep, NM $37,451

Portales, NM $37,588

Rogers, NM $37,462

Saint Vrain, NM $37,582

Taiban, NM $37,462

Texico, NM $37,597

Yeso, NM $37,327

Roswell, NM $37,370

Artesia, NM $37,444

Caprock, NM $37,368

Carlsbad, NM $37,468

Dexter, NM $37,396

Eunice, NM $37,501

Hagerman, NM $37,415

Hobbs, NM $37,556

Hope, NM $37,278

Jal, NM $37,457

Lake Arthur, NM $37,353

Lakewood, NM $37,409

Loco Hills, NM $37,478

Loving, NM $37,459

Lovington, NM $37,520

Mcdonald, NM $37,418

Malaga, NM $37,422

Maljamar, NM $37,386

Monument, NM $37,474

Tatum, NM $37,442

Whites City, NM $37,505

Carrizozo, NM $37,193

Alamogordo, NM $37,074

Alto, NM $37,198

Bent, NM $37,081

Capitan, NM $37,112

Cloudcroft, NM $37,077

Corona, NM $37,354

Encino, NM $37,654

Fort Stanton, NM $37,127

Glencoe, NM $37,101

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $37,070

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $37,070

Hondo, NM $37,135

La Luz, NM $37,070

Lincoln, NM $37,027

Mayhill, NM $37,154

Mescalero, NM $37,087

Nogal, NM $37,246

Orogrande, NM $37,089

Picacho, NM $37,127

Pinon, NM $37,267

Ruidoso, NM $37,269

Ruidoso Downs, NM $37,218

Sacramento, NM $37,103

San Patricio, NM $37,147

Sunspot, NM $37,070

Timberon, NM $37,150

Tinnie, NM $37,105

Tularosa, NM $37,095

Vaughn, NM $37,503

Weed, NM $37,149

Tucumcari, NM $37,689

Amistad, NM $37,640

Bard, NM $37,580

Capulin, NM $38,006

Clayton, NM $37,713

Conchas Dam, NM $37,747

Cuervo, NM $37,566

Des Moines, NM $37,856

Folsom, NM $37,914

Garita, NM $37,675

Gladstone, NM $37,751

Grenville, NM $37,744

Logan, NM $37,688

Mcalister, NM $37,571

Nara Visa, NM $37,598

Newkirk, NM $37,640

Quay, NM $37,661

San Jon, NM $37,621

Santa Rosa, NM $37,661

Sedan, NM $37,675

Trementina, NM $37,673

Artistic Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industry for an Artistic Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$46,190	$22.0	20%

Artistic Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Artistic Assistant'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.

$34,852

Average $38,491/year

$42,866

$2,904

Average $3,208/month

$3,572

$670

Average $740/week

$824

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,866	$3,572	$824	$21
Average	$38,491	$3,208	$740	$19
25th Percentile	$34,852	$2,904	$670	$17

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