What are the main factors that influence an Assembly Line Lead'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 Assembly Line Lead?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly Line Lead roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assembly Line Lead's salary?

An Assembly Line Lead's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,557 for beginners, reaching about $63,212 at mid-level, and approach $66,941 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assembly Line Lead?

Assembly Line Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembly Line Lead roles are District of Columbia $79,365, California $79,064, Massachusetts $78,010. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assembly Line Lead roles make?

Salaries for Assembly Line Lead level roles vary by specialization: Assembly Line Leader: $73,692; Assembly Line Supervisor: $61,900; Assembly Line Specialist: $44,237; Assembly Line Worker: $43,550; Assembly Line Operator: $41,833.

Assembly Line Lead Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assembly Line Lead make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Line Lead in New Mexico is $66,391 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Assembly Line Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,539
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,503 to $74,320
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,321

10% $51,321

50% (Median) $66,391

90% $81,539

Assembly Line Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,320	$6,193	$1,429	$36
Average	$66,391	$5,533	$1,277	$32
25th Percentile	$58,503	$4,875	$1,125	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Assembly Line Lead Salaries

An Assembly Line Lead'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 Assembly Line Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Line Lead'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): $61,557
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,939
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,212
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,289
Expert (over 8 years): $66,941

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assembly Line Lead	less than 1 year	$61,557
Early Career Level Assembly Line Lead	1-2 years	$61,939
Mid-Level Level Assembly Line Lead	2-4 years	$63,212
Senior-Level Level Assembly Line Lead	5-8 years	$65,289
Expert Level Assembly Line Lead	over 8 years	$66,941

How Do Assembly Line Lead 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 Assembly Line Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,365.
California: $79,064.
Massachusetts: $78,010.

District of Columbia $79,365 California $79,064 Massachusetts $78,010 Washington $77,723 New Jersey $77,695 Alaska $77,594 Connecticut $76,605 New York $76,204

Hawaii $74,921 Rhode Island $74,319 Maryland $73,910 Minnesota $73,351 Colorado $73,136 Illinois $73,064 Oregon $72,792 Delaware $72,591

New Hampshire $72,465 Virginia $72,182 Pennsylvania $71,358 Nevada $70,942 North Dakota $70,806 Michigan $70,591 Wisconsin $70,512 Vermont $70,355

Texas $69,917 Maine $69,889 Arizona $69,846 Ohio $69,795 Georgia $69,136 Indiana $68,806 Wyoming $68,742 Utah $68,641

Iowa $68,598 Kansas $68,254 Louisiana $68,154 North Carolina $68,118 Missouri $68,104 Florida $67,824 Montana $67,674 Nebraska $67,530

Kentucky $67,452 South Carolina $67,165 Tennessee $66,986 Idaho $66,914 New Mexico $66,391 Oklahoma $66,276 Alabama $65,853 South Dakota $65,143

Arkansas $64,756 West Virginia $64,548 Mississippi $63,925

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Line Lead

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: $67,097
Belen: $66,724
Bernalillo: $67,216

Algodones, NM $67,097

Belen, NM $66,724

Bernalillo, NM $67,216

Bluewater, NM $65,805

Bosque, NM $66,234

Casa Blanca, NM $66,383

Cedar Crest, NM $67,272

Cedarvale, NM $64,634

Cerrillos, NM $67,146

Claunch, NM $64,395

Coyote, NM $66,157

Cuba, NM $66,051

Cubero, NM $66,530

Edgewood, NM $66,972

Estancia, NM $66,173

Gallina, NM $65,811

Counselor, NM $65,852

Grants, NM $65,730

Milan, NM $65,993

Isleta, NM $67,332

Jarales, NM $66,659

Jemez Pueblo, NM $66,775

Jemez Springs, NM $66,569

Laguna, NM $66,856

La Jara, NM $65,977

La Joya, NM $65,824

Lindrith, NM $65,745

Los Lunas, NM $67,077

Mcintosh, NM $66,538

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $66,095

Moriarty, NM $66,314

Mountainair, NM $65,599

Nageezi, NM $65,764

New Laguna, NM $66,498

Paguate, NM $66,543

Pena Blanca, NM $67,287

Peralta, NM $67,183

Placitas, NM $67,218

Ponderosa, NM $66,690

Prewitt, NM $65,785

Regina, NM $65,831

Sandia Park, NM $67,103

Corrales, NM $67,356

San Fidel, NM $66,140

San Rafael, NM $65,858

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $67,104

San Ysidro, NM $67,014

Stanley, NM $66,305

Tijeras, NM $67,112

Tome, NM $66,988

Torreon, NM $66,765

Veguita, NM $66,229

Willard, NM $65,480

Youngsville, NM $66,176

Bosque Farms, NM $67,307

Clines Corners, NM $65,904

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $67,155

Cochiti Lake, NM $67,242

Albuquerque, NM $67,394

Kirtland Afb, NM $67,394

Rio Rancho, NM $67,284

Gallup, NM $65,880

Brimhall, NM $65,694

Church Rock, NM $65,725

Continental Divide, NM $65,678

Crownpoint, NM $65,733

Fence Lake, NM $65,439

Fort Wingate, NM $65,702

Gamerco, NM $65,812

Mentmore, NM $65,710

Mexican Springs, NM $65,703

Ramah, NM $65,582

Rehoboth, NM $65,746

Thoreau, NM $65,750

Tohatchi, NM $65,690

Vanderwagen, NM $65,703

Zuni, NM $65,687

Navajo, NM $65,776

Jamestown, NM $65,613

Pinehill, NM $65,531

Sheep Springs, NM $65,761

Smith Lake, NM $66,006

Yatahey, NM $65,737

Farmington, NM $66,053

Aztec, NM $66,175

Blanco, NM $65,866

Bloomfield, NM $65,788

Flora Vista, NM $66,121

Fruitland, NM $65,708

Kirtland, NM $66,122

La Plata, NM $66,146

Navajo Dam, NM $66,116

Shiprock, NM $66,024

Waterflow, NM $65,991

Newcomb, NM $65,720

Sanostee, NM $65,762

Santa Fe, NM $67,738

Abiquiu, NM $65,885

Alcalde, NM $67,033

Amalia, NM $65,785

Arroyo Hondo, NM $65,692

Arroyo Seco, NM $65,768

Canjilon, NM $65,682

Canones, NM $66,280

Carson, NM $65,944

Cebolla, NM $65,720

Cerro, NM $65,740

Chama, NM $66,009

Chamisal, NM $66,855

Chimayo, NM $67,325

Cordova, NM $67,211

Costilla, NM $66,061

Taos Ski Valley, NM $65,560

Dixon, NM $66,791

Dulce, NM $66,007

El Prado, NM $65,827

El Rito, NM $66,128

Embudo, NM $66,448

Espanola, NM $67,243

Glorieta, NM $67,477

Hernandez, NM $66,618

Ilfeld, NM $66,854

La Madera, NM $66,012

Lamy, NM $67,220

Llano, NM $66,720

Los Alamos, NM $67,379

White Rock, NM $67,506

Medanales, NM $66,692

Ojo Caliente, NM $66,300

Los Ojos, NM $65,847

Pecos, NM $67,267

Penasco, NM $66,472

Petaca, NM $65,621

Questa, NM $65,809

Ranchos De Taos, NM $66,156

Red River, NM $65,622

Ribera, NM $66,044

Rowe, NM $66,918

San Cristobal, NM $65,619

San Jose, NM $66,753

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $67,079

Santa Cruz, NM $67,302

Serafina, NM $65,877

Taos, NM $65,789

Tererro, NM $67,482

Tesuque, NM $67,738

Tierra Amarilla, NM $65,789

Trampas, NM $66,417

Tres Piedras, NM $65,603

Truchas, NM $67,023

Vadito, NM $66,384

Valdez, NM $65,669

Vallecitos, NM $65,617

Velarde, NM $66,690

Villanueva, NM $65,916

Spaceport City, NM $64,572

Las Vegas, NM $65,357

Angel Fire, NM $65,550

Anton Chico, NM $65,244

Buena Vista, NM $65,843

Chacon, NM $65,890

Cimarron, NM $65,447

Cleveland, NM $66,357

Eagle Nest, NM $65,497

Guadalupita, NM $65,789

Holman, NM $66,188

La Loma, NM $65,134

Maxwell, NM $65,470

Miami, NM $65,328

Mills, NM $65,096

Montezuma, NM $66,694

Mora, NM $66,450

Mosquero, NM $65,039

Ocate, NM $65,399

Ojo Feliz, NM $65,571

Rainsville, NM $65,859

Raton, NM $65,634

Rociada, NM $66,728

Roy, NM $65,110

Sapello, NM $66,148

Solano, NM $65,031

Springer, NM $65,300

Ute Park, NM $65,478

Valmora, NM $65,302

Wagon Mound, NM $65,227

Watrous, NM $65,324

Socorro, NM $65,173

Aragon, NM $65,370

Datil, NM $65,100

Lemitar, NM $65,476

Luna, NM $65,486

Magdalena, NM $65,105

Pie Town, NM $65,323

Polvadera, NM $65,634

Quemado, NM $65,458

Reserve, NM $65,341

San Acacia, NM $65,742

San Antonio, NM $64,812

Truth Or Consequences, NM $64,799

Arrey, NM $64,788

Caballo, NM $64,832

Derry, NM $64,503

Elephant Butte, NM $64,967

Garfield, NM $64,316

Hatch, NM $63,285

Monticello, NM $64,795

Rincon, NM $62,921

Salem, NM $64,115

Williamsburg, NM $64,880

Winston, NM $64,842

Las Cruces, NM $62,097

White Sands Missile Range, NM $62,301

Santa Teresa, NM $62,754

Playas, NM $65,098

Animas, NM $65,258

Anthony, NM $62,739

Arenas Valley, NM $65,143

Bayard, NM $65,082

Berino, NM $62,454

Buckhorn, NM $65,150

Santa Clara, NM $65,196

Chamberino, NM $62,519

Cliff, NM $65,075

Columbus, NM $64,900

Deming, NM $64,915

Dona Ana, NM $62,099

Fairacres, NM $62,285

Faywood, NM $64,885

Fort Bayard, NM $65,134

Gila, NM $64,979

Glenwood, NM $65,029

Hachita, NM $64,900

Hanover, NM $64,913

Hillsboro, NM $64,781

Hurley, NM $65,039

La Mesa, NM $63,285

Lordsburg, NM $65,050

Mesilla, NM $62,098

Mesilla Park, NM $62,105

Mesquite, NM $62,158

Mimbres, NM $64,965

Mule Creek, NM $65,141

Organ, NM $62,137

Pinos Altos, NM $65,073

Radium Springs, NM $62,124

Redrock, NM $64,908

Rodeo, NM $65,341

San Miguel, NM $62,134

Silver City, NM $65,074

Sunland Park, NM $62,420

Tyrone, NM $65,267

Vado, NM $62,183

Chaparral, NM $62,967

Clovis, NM $64,949

Cannon Afb, NM $64,806

Broadview, NM $64,760

Causey, NM $64,649

Crossroads, NM $64,495

Dora, NM $64,802

Elida, NM $64,533

Floyd, NM $64,690

Fort Sumner, NM $64,638

Grady, NM $64,822

House, NM $64,770

Kenna, NM $64,534

Lingo, NM $64,645

Melrose, NM $64,781

Milnesand, NM $64,508

Pep, NM $64,596

Portales, NM $64,833

Rogers, NM $64,614

Saint Vrain, NM $64,822

Taiban, NM $64,616

Texico, NM $64,847

Yeso, NM $64,381

Roswell, NM $64,456

Artesia, NM $64,584

Caprock, NM $64,452

Carlsbad, NM $64,626

Dexter, NM $64,502

Eunice, NM $64,683

Hagerman, NM $64,534

Hobbs, NM $64,778

Hope, NM $64,298

Jal, NM $64,607

Lake Arthur, NM $64,427

Lakewood, NM $64,523

Loco Hills, NM $64,642

Loving, NM $64,609

Lovington, NM $64,715

Mcdonald, NM $64,539

Malaga, NM $64,546

Maljamar, NM $64,483

Monument, NM $64,635

Tatum, NM $64,581

Whites City, NM $64,689

Carrizozo, NM $64,151

Alamogordo, NM $63,946

Alto, NM $64,160

Bent, NM $63,959

Capitan, NM $64,011

Cloudcroft, NM $63,951

Corona, NM $64,429

Encino, NM $64,947

Fort Stanton, NM $64,038

Glencoe, NM $63,992

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $63,939

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $63,939

Hondo, NM $64,051

La Luz, NM $63,939

Lincoln, NM $63,865

Mayhill, NM $64,084

Mescalero, NM $63,968

Nogal, NM $64,242

Orogrande, NM $63,971

Picacho, NM $64,037

Pinon, NM $64,278

Ruidoso, NM $64,282

Ruidoso Downs, NM $64,194

Sacramento, NM $63,997

San Patricio, NM $64,073

Sunspot, NM $63,939

Timberon, NM $64,078

Tinnie, NM $64,000

Tularosa, NM $63,981

Vaughn, NM $64,685

Weed, NM $64,076

Tucumcari, NM $65,007

Amistad, NM $64,923

Bard, NM $64,819

Capulin, NM $65,553

Clayton, NM $65,049

Conchas Dam, NM $65,108

Cuervo, NM $64,794

Des Moines, NM $65,294

Folsom, NM $65,395

Garita, NM $64,983

Gladstone, NM $65,113

Grenville, NM $65,101

Logan, NM $65,004

Mcalister, NM $64,803

Nara Visa, NM $64,850

Newkirk, NM $64,922

Quay, NM $64,959

San Jon, NM $64,890

Santa Rosa, NM $64,959

Sedan, NM $64,982

Trementina, NM $64,979

Assembly Line Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly Line Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assembly Line Lead positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembly Line Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assembly Line Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$79,669	$38.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$79,669	$38.0	20%
Software & Networking	$79,669	$38.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$73,030	$35.0	10%
Biotechnology	$73,030	$35.0	10%

Assembly Line Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly Line Lead'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.

$58,503

Average $66,391/year

$74,320

$4,875

Average $5,533/month

$6,193

$1,125

Average $1,277/week

$1,429

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,320	$6,193	$1,429	$36
Average	$66,391	$5,533	$1,277	$32
25th Percentile	$58,503	$4,875	$1,125	$28

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