What are the main factors that influence an Assembler/Test Technician'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 Assembler/Test Technician?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembler/Test Technician roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assembler/Test Technician's salary?

An Assembler/Test Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $37,283 for beginners, reaching about $38,540 at mid-level, and approach $40,038 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembler/Test Technician?

Assembler/Test Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembler/Test Technician roles are District of Columbia $46,668, California $46,491, Massachusetts $45,872. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Assembler/Test Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assembler/Test Technician make in New Mexico? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembler/Test Technician in New Mexico is $39,039 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an Assembler/Test Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,909
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,046 to $42,635
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,322

10% $33,322

50% (Median) $39,039

90% $45,909

Assembler/Test Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,635	$3,553	$820	$20
Average	$39,039	$3,253	$751	$19
25th Percentile	$36,046	$3,004	$693	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Assembler/Test Technician Salaries

An Assembler/Test Technician'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 Assembler/Test Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembler/Test Technician'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): $37,283
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,374
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,540
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,938
Expert (over 8 years): $40,038

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assembler/Test Technician	less than 1 year	$37,283
Early Career Level Assembler/Test Technician	1-2 years	$37,374
Mid-Level Level Assembler/Test Technician	2-4 years	$38,540
Senior-Level Level Assembler/Test Technician	5-8 years	$39,938
Expert Level Assembler/Test Technician	over 8 years	$40,038

How Do Assembler/Test Technician 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 Assembler/Test Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,668.
California: $46,491.
Massachusetts: $45,872.

District of Columbia $46,668 California $46,491 Massachusetts $45,872 Washington $45,703 New Jersey $45,686 Alaska $45,627 Connecticut $45,045 New York $44,809

Hawaii $44,055 Rhode Island $43,701 Maryland $43,461 Minnesota $43,132 Colorado $43,005 Illinois $42,963 Oregon $42,803 Delaware $42,685

New Hampshire $42,611 Virginia $42,445 Pennsylvania $41,960 Nevada $41,716 North Dakota $41,635 Michigan $41,509 Wisconsin $41,463 Vermont $41,370

Texas $41,113 Maine $41,096 Arizona $41,071 Ohio $41,041 Georgia $40,653 Indiana $40,459 Wyoming $40,422 Utah $40,363

Iowa $40,337 Kansas $40,135 Louisiana $40,076 North Carolina $40,055 Missouri $40,046 Florida $39,882 Montana $39,794 Nebraska $39,709

Kentucky $39,663 South Carolina $39,494 Tennessee $39,389 Idaho $39,347 New Mexico $39,039 Oklahoma $38,972 Alabama $38,723 South Dakota $38,306

Arkansas $38,078 West Virginia $37,956 Mississippi $37,589

Top Paying Cities for Assembler/Test Technician

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: $39,455
Belen: $39,235
Bernalillo: $39,525

Algodones, NM $39,455

Belen, NM $39,235

Bernalillo, NM $39,525

Bluewater, NM $38,695

Bosque, NM $38,947

Casa Blanca, NM $39,035

Cedar Crest, NM $39,557

Cedarvale, NM $38,006

Cerrillos, NM $39,483

Claunch, NM $37,866

Coyote, NM $38,902

Cuba, NM $38,839

Cubero, NM $39,121

Edgewood, NM $39,381

Estancia, NM $38,911

Gallina, NM $38,698

Counselor, NM $38,722

Grants, NM $38,650

Milan, NM $38,805

Isleta, NM $39,592

Jarales, NM $39,197

Jemez Pueblo, NM $39,265

Jemez Springs, NM $39,144

Laguna, NM $39,313

La Jara, NM $38,796

La Joya, NM $38,706

Lindrith, NM $38,659

Los Lunas, NM $39,443

Mcintosh, NM $39,125

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $38,865

Moriarty, NM $38,994

Mountainair, NM $38,573

Nageezi, NM $38,671

New Laguna, NM $39,102

Paguate, NM $39,129

Pena Blanca, NM $39,566

Peralta, NM $39,505

Placitas, NM $39,525

Ponderosa, NM $39,215

Prewitt, NM $38,683

Regina, NM $38,710

Sandia Park, NM $39,458

Corrales, NM $39,607

San Fidel, NM $38,892

San Rafael, NM $38,726

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $39,458

San Ysidro, NM $39,405

Stanley, NM $38,988

Tijeras, NM $39,463

Tome, NM $39,390

Torreon, NM $39,259

Veguita, NM $38,944

Willard, NM $38,504

Youngsville, NM $38,913

Bosque Farms, NM $39,578

Clines Corners, NM $38,753

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $39,488

Cochiti Lake, NM $39,540

Albuquerque, NM $39,629

Kirtland Afb, NM $39,629

Rio Rancho, NM $39,564

Gallup, NM $38,739

Brimhall, NM $38,629

Church Rock, NM $38,647

Continental Divide, NM $38,620

Crownpoint, NM $38,652

Fence Lake, NM $38,480

Fort Wingate, NM $38,634

Gamerco, NM $38,699

Mentmore, NM $38,639

Mexican Springs, NM $38,634

Ramah, NM $38,564

Rehoboth, NM $38,660

Thoreau, NM $38,662

Tohatchi, NM $38,627

Vanderwagen, NM $38,634

Zuni, NM $38,625

Navajo, NM $38,678

Jamestown, NM $38,582

Pinehill, NM $38,534

Sheep Springs, NM $38,669

Smith Lake, NM $38,813

Yatahey, NM $38,655

Farmington, NM $38,841

Aztec, NM $38,912

Blanco, NM $38,731

Bloomfield, NM $38,685

Flora Vista, NM $38,881

Fruitland, NM $38,637

Kirtland, NM $38,881

La Plata, NM $38,895

Navajo Dam, NM $38,878

Shiprock, NM $38,824

Waterflow, NM $38,804

Newcomb, NM $38,645

Sanostee, NM $38,669

Santa Fe, NM $39,831

Abiquiu, NM $38,742

Alcalde, NM $39,417

Amalia, NM $38,683

Arroyo Hondo, NM $38,629

Arroyo Seco, NM $38,673

Canjilon, NM $38,622

Canones, NM $38,974

Carson, NM $38,776

Cebolla, NM $38,645

Cerro, NM $38,656

Chama, NM $38,814

Chamisal, NM $39,312

Chimayo, NM $39,588

Cordova, NM $39,521

Costilla, NM $38,845

Taos Ski Valley, NM $38,551

Dixon, NM $39,275

Dulce, NM $38,814

El Prado, NM $38,707

El Rito, NM $38,885

Embudo, NM $39,073

Espanola, NM $39,540

Glorieta, NM $39,678

Hernandez, NM $39,173

Ilfeld, NM $39,312

La Madera, NM $38,817

Lamy, NM $39,527

Llano, NM $39,233

Los Alamos, NM $39,620

White Rock, NM $39,695

Medanales, NM $39,216

Ojo Caliente, NM $38,986

Los Ojos, NM $38,719

Pecos, NM $39,555

Penasco, NM $39,087

Petaca, NM $38,586

Questa, NM $38,697

Ranchos De Taos, NM $38,901

Red River, NM $38,587

Ribera, NM $38,835

Rowe, NM $39,349

San Cristobal, NM $38,586

San Jose, NM $39,252

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $39,444

Santa Cruz, NM $39,575

Serafina, NM $38,737

Taos, NM $38,685

Tererro, NM $39,681

Tesuque, NM $39,831

Tierra Amarilla, NM $38,685

Trampas, NM $39,055

Tres Piedras, NM $38,576

Truchas, NM $39,411

Vadito, NM $39,035

Valdez, NM $38,615

Vallecitos, NM $38,584

Velarde, NM $39,215

Villanueva, NM $38,760

Spaceport City, NM $37,970

Las Vegas, NM $38,431

Angel Fire, NM $38,545

Anton Chico, NM $38,365

Buena Vista, NM $38,717

Chacon, NM $38,744

Cimarron, NM $38,484

Cleveland, NM $39,019

Eagle Nest, NM $38,513

Guadalupita, NM $38,685

Holman, NM $38,920

La Loma, NM $38,300

Maxwell, NM $38,497

Miami, NM $38,414

Mills, NM $38,278

Montezuma, NM $39,217

Mora, NM $39,074

Mosquero, NM $38,245

Ocate, NM $38,456

Ojo Feliz, NM $38,557

Rainsville, NM $38,726

Raton, NM $38,594

Rociada, NM $39,237

Roy, NM $38,286

Sapello, NM $38,897

Solano, NM $38,239

Springer, NM $38,398

Ute Park, NM $38,502

Valmora, NM $38,399

Wagon Mound, NM $38,355

Watrous, NM $38,412

Socorro, NM $38,323

Aragon, NM $38,439

Datil, NM $38,280

Lemitar, NM $38,501

Luna, NM $38,507

Magdalena, NM $38,283

Pie Town, NM $38,411

Polvadera, NM $38,594

Quemado, NM $38,491

Reserve, NM $38,422

San Acacia, NM $38,658

San Antonio, NM $38,111

Truth Or Consequences, NM $38,103

Arrey, NM $38,097

Caballo, NM $38,123

Derry, NM $37,929

Elephant Butte, NM $38,202

Garfield, NM $37,819

Hatch, NM $37,213

Monticello, NM $38,101

Rincon, NM $36,999

Salem, NM $37,701

Williamsburg, NM $38,151

Winston, NM $38,129

Las Cruces, NM $36,514

White Sands Missile Range, NM $36,634

Santa Teresa, NM $36,900

Playas, NM $38,279

Animas, NM $38,373

Anthony, NM $36,892

Arenas Valley, NM $38,305

Bayard, NM $38,270

Berino, NM $36,724

Buckhorn, NM $38,309

Santa Clara, NM $38,337

Chamberino, NM $36,763

Cliff, NM $38,265

Columbus, NM $38,162

Deming, NM $38,171

Dona Ana, NM $36,516

Fairacres, NM $36,625

Faywood, NM $38,153

Fort Bayard, NM $38,300

Gila, NM $38,209

Glenwood, NM $38,239

Hachita, NM $38,162

Hanover, NM $38,170

Hillsboro, NM $38,092

Hurley, NM $38,244

La Mesa, NM $37,213

Lordsburg, NM $38,251

Mesilla, NM $36,515

Mesilla Park, NM $36,519

Mesquite, NM $36,550

Mimbres, NM $38,201

Mule Creek, NM $38,304

Organ, NM $36,538

Pinos Altos, NM $38,264

Radium Springs, NM $36,530

Redrock, NM $38,167

Rodeo, NM $38,422

San Miguel, NM $36,536

Silver City, NM $38,265

Sunland Park, NM $36,704

Tyrone, NM $38,378

Vado, NM $36,565

Chaparral, NM $37,026

Clovis, NM $38,191

Cannon Afb, NM $38,107

Broadview, NM $38,080

Causey, NM $38,015

Crossroads, NM $37,925

Dora, NM $38,105

Elida, NM $37,947

Floyd, NM $38,039

Fort Sumner, NM $38,008

Grady, NM $38,116

House, NM $38,086

Kenna, NM $37,947

Lingo, NM $38,012

Melrose, NM $38,092

Milnesand, NM $37,932

Pep, NM $37,984

Portales, NM $38,123

Rogers, NM $37,995

Saint Vrain, NM $38,117

Taiban, NM $37,995

Texico, NM $38,132

Yeso, NM $37,858

Roswell, NM $37,901

Artesia, NM $37,976

Caprock, NM $37,899

Carlsbad, NM $38,001

Dexter, NM $37,928

Eunice, NM $38,035

Hagerman, NM $37,947

Hobbs, NM $38,091

Hope, NM $37,808

Jal, NM $37,990

Lake Arthur, NM $37,885

Lakewood, NM $37,941

Loco Hills, NM $38,011

Loving, NM $37,992

Lovington, NM $38,054

Mcdonald, NM $37,950

Malaga, NM $37,955

Maljamar, NM $37,917

Monument, NM $38,007

Tatum, NM $37,975

Whites City, NM $38,038

Carrizozo, NM $37,722

Alamogordo, NM $37,602

Alto, NM $37,727

Bent, NM $37,609

Capitan, NM $37,640

Cloudcroft, NM $37,605

Corona, NM $37,886

Encino, NM $38,190

Fort Stanton, NM $37,656

Glencoe, NM $37,629

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $37,598

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $37,598

Hondo, NM $37,663

La Luz, NM $37,598

Lincoln, NM $37,554

Mayhill, NM $37,683

Mescalero, NM $37,614

Nogal, NM $37,776

Orogrande, NM $37,616

Picacho, NM $37,655

Pinon, NM $37,797

Ruidoso, NM $37,799

Ruidoso Downs, NM $37,748

Sacramento, NM $37,631

San Patricio, NM $37,676

Sunspot, NM $37,598

Timberon, NM $37,679

Tinnie, NM $37,633

Tularosa, NM $37,622

Vaughn, NM $38,036

Weed, NM $37,678

Tucumcari, NM $38,225

Amistad, NM $38,176

Bard, NM $38,115

Capulin, NM $38,546

Clayton, NM $38,250

Conchas Dam, NM $38,285

Cuervo, NM $38,100

Des Moines, NM $38,394

Folsom, NM $38,454

Garita, NM $38,211

Gladstone, NM $38,288

Grenville, NM $38,281

Logan, NM $38,224

Mcalister, NM $38,105

Nara Visa, NM $38,133

Newkirk, NM $38,175

Quay, NM $38,197

San Jon, NM $38,156

Santa Rosa, NM $38,197

Sedan, NM $38,211

Trementina, NM $38,209

Assembler/Test Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembler/Test Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Assembler/Test Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembler/Test Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assembler/Test Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$44,895	$22.0	15%

Assembler/Test Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembler/Test Technician'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.

$36,046

Average $39,039/year

$42,635

$3,004

Average $3,253/month

$3,553

$693

Average $751/week

$820

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,635	$3,553	$820	$20
Average	$39,039	$3,253	$751	$19
25th Percentile	$36,046	$3,004	$693	$17

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