What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Chief 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 Assistant Chief Technician?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Chief Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Chief Technician's salary?

An Assistant Chief Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,322 for beginners, reaching about $56,025 at mid-level, and approach $97,895 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Chief Technician?

Assistant Chief Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Chief Technician roles are District of Columbia $54,097, California $53,892, Massachusetts $53,174. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Chief Technician roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Chief Technician level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Chief Engineer: $298,453; Assistant Chief Counsel: $297,195; Assistant Chief Pilot: $195,607; Assistant Chief of Police: $134,510; Chief Physician Assistant: $111,697.

Assistant Chief Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Chief Technician make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Technician in New Mexico is $45,254 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,793
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,324 to $49,723
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,746

10% $37,746

50% (Median) $45,254

90% $53,793

Assistant Chief Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,723	$4,144	$956	$24
Average	$45,254	$3,771	$870	$22
25th Percentile	$41,324	$3,444	$795	$20

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Assistant Chief Technician with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Assistant Chief Technician Job Openings in New Mexico

Chief Clinical Officer Assistant

El Centro Family Health – Española, NM

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

New Mexico Military Institute – Roswell, NM

Albuquerque Advanced Technician Assistant

Veterinary System Services – Albuquerque, NM

Optometry Office Assistant Technician

Visualize Optometry – Albuquerque, NM

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Technician Salaries

An Assistant Chief 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 Assistant Chief Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief 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): $44,322
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,702
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,025
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,796
Expert (over 8 years): $97,895

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Chief Technician	less than 1 year	$44,322
Waste Water Treatment Technician II	1-2 years	$49,702
Waste Water Treatment Technician III	2-4 years	$56,025
Waste Water Treatment Superintendent	5-8 years	$85,796
Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager	over 8 years	$97,895

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

District of Columbia: $54,097.
California: $53,892.
Massachusetts: $53,174.

District of Columbia $54,097 California $53,892 Massachusetts $53,174 Washington $52,978 New Jersey $52,959 Alaska $52,890 Connecticut $52,216 New York $51,942

Hawaii $51,068 Rhode Island $50,657 Maryland $50,379 Minnesota $49,998 Colorado $49,851 Illinois $49,802 Oregon $49,617 Delaware $49,480

New Hampshire $49,394 Virginia $49,201 Pennsylvania $48,640 Nevada $48,356 North Dakota $48,263 Michigan $48,117 Wisconsin $48,063 Vermont $47,956

Texas $47,657 Maine $47,638 Arizona $47,609 Ohio $47,574 Georgia $47,125 Indiana $46,900 Wyoming $46,856 Utah $46,788

Iowa $46,758 Kansas $46,524 Louisiana $46,456 North Carolina $46,431 Missouri $46,421 Florida $46,231 Montana $46,128 Nebraska $46,030

Kentucky $45,977 South Carolina $45,781 Tennessee $45,659 Idaho $45,610 New Mexico $45,254 Oklahoma $45,175 Alabama $44,887 South Dakota $44,403

Arkansas $44,140 West Virginia $43,998 Mississippi $43,573

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief 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: $45,735
Belen: $45,481
Bernalillo: $45,816

Algodones, NM $45,735

Belen, NM $45,481

Bernalillo, NM $45,816

Bluewater, NM $44,854

Bosque, NM $45,147

Casa Blanca, NM $45,249

Cedar Crest, NM $45,855

Cedarvale, NM $44,057

Cerrillos, NM $45,769

Claunch, NM $43,893

Coyote, NM $45,094

Cuba, NM $45,022

Cubero, NM $45,349

Edgewood, NM $45,650

Estancia, NM $45,106

Gallina, NM $44,858

Counselor, NM $44,886

Grants, NM $44,803

Milan, NM $44,982

Isleta, NM $45,895

Jarales, NM $45,437

Jemez Pueblo, NM $45,515

Jemez Springs, NM $45,375

Laguna, NM $45,571

La Jara, NM $44,972

La Joya, NM $44,868

Lindrith, NM $44,813

Los Lunas, NM $45,722

Mcintosh, NM $45,354

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $45,052

Moriarty, NM $45,201

Mountainair, NM $44,714

Nageezi, NM $44,827

New Laguna, NM $45,327

Paguate, NM $45,358

Pena Blanca, NM $45,864

Peralta, NM $45,794

Placitas, NM $45,817

Ponderosa, NM $45,458

Prewitt, NM $44,841

Regina, NM $44,872

Sandia Park, NM $45,739

Corrales, NM $45,912

San Fidel, NM $45,083

San Rafael, NM $44,891

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $45,740

San Ysidro, NM $45,678

Stanley, NM $45,195

Tijeras, NM $45,745

Tome, NM $45,661

Torreon, NM $45,509

Veguita, NM $45,143

Willard, NM $44,633

Youngsville, NM $45,107

Bosque Farms, NM $45,878

Clines Corners, NM $44,922

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $45,774

Cochiti Lake, NM $45,834

Albuquerque, NM $45,938

Kirtland Afb, NM $45,938

Rio Rancho, NM $45,862

Gallup, NM $44,906

Brimhall, NM $44,779

Church Rock, NM $44,800

Continental Divide, NM $44,768

Crownpoint, NM $44,805

Fence Lake, NM $44,605

Fort Wingate, NM $44,784

Gamerco, NM $44,859

Mentmore, NM $44,790

Mexican Springs, NM $44,785

Ramah, NM $44,702

Rehoboth, NM $44,814

Thoreau, NM $44,817

Tohatchi, NM $44,776

Vanderwagen, NM $44,785

Zuni, NM $44,774

Navajo, NM $44,835

Jamestown, NM $44,723

Pinehill, NM $44,668

Sheep Springs, NM $44,824

Smith Lake, NM $44,991

Yatahey, NM $44,808

Farmington, NM $45,023

Aztec, NM $45,107

Blanco, NM $44,896

Bloomfield, NM $44,843

Flora Vista, NM $45,070

Fruitland, NM $44,788

Kirtland, NM $45,070

La Plata, NM $45,086

Navajo Dam, NM $45,066

Shiprock, NM $45,004

Waterflow, NM $44,981

Newcomb, NM $44,797

Sanostee, NM $44,825

Santa Fe, NM $46,172

Abiquiu, NM $44,909

Alcalde, NM $45,691

Amalia, NM $44,841

Arroyo Hondo, NM $44,778

Arroyo Seco, NM $44,829

Canjilon, NM $44,770

Canones, NM $45,178

Carson, NM $44,949

Cebolla, NM $44,797

Cerro, NM $44,810

Chama, NM $44,993

Chamisal, NM $45,570

Chimayo, NM $45,890

Cordova, NM $45,813

Costilla, NM $45,029

Taos Ski Valley, NM $44,687

Dixon, NM $45,527

Dulce, NM $44,992

El Prado, NM $44,869

El Rito, NM $45,075

Embudo, NM $45,293

Espanola, NM $45,835

Glorieta, NM $45,994

Hernandez, NM $45,408

Ilfeld, NM $45,570

La Madera, NM $44,996

Lamy, NM $45,819

Llano, NM $45,478

Los Alamos, NM $45,927

White Rock, NM $46,014

Medanales, NM $45,459

Ojo Caliente, NM $45,192

Los Ojos, NM $44,883

Pecos, NM $45,851

Penasco, NM $45,309

Petaca, NM $44,729

Questa, NM $44,857

Ranchos De Taos, NM $45,094

Red River, NM $44,729

Ribera, NM $45,017

Rowe, NM $45,613

San Cristobal, NM $44,728

San Jose, NM $45,500

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $45,723

Santa Cruz, NM $45,875

Serafina, NM $44,903

Taos, NM $44,843

Tererro, NM $45,998

Tesuque, NM $46,172

Tierra Amarilla, NM $44,843

Trampas, NM $45,272

Tres Piedras, NM $44,717

Truchas, NM $45,685

Vadito, NM $45,249

Valdez, NM $44,762

Vallecitos, NM $44,726

Velarde, NM $45,458

Villanueva, NM $44,930

Spaceport City, NM $44,014

Las Vegas, NM $44,549

Angel Fire, NM $44,680

Anton Chico, NM $44,472

Buena Vista, NM $44,880

Chacon, NM $44,912

Cimarron, NM $44,611

Cleveland, NM $45,231

Eagle Nest, NM $44,644

Guadalupita, NM $44,843

Holman, NM $45,115

La Loma, NM $44,397

Maxwell, NM $44,626

Miami, NM $44,529

Mills, NM $44,371

Montezuma, NM $45,460

Mora, NM $45,294

Mosquero, NM $44,333

Ocate, NM $44,578

Ojo Feliz, NM $44,695

Rainsville, NM $44,891

Raton, NM $44,738

Rociada, NM $45,483

Roy, NM $44,381

Sapello, NM $45,088

Solano, NM $44,327

Springer, NM $44,510

Ute Park, NM $44,632

Valmora, NM $44,511

Wagon Mound, NM $44,461

Watrous, NM $44,527

Socorro, NM $44,423

Aragon, NM $44,558

Datil, NM $44,374

Lemitar, NM $44,630

Luna, NM $44,637

Magdalena, NM $44,378

Pie Town, NM $44,526

Polvadera, NM $44,738

Quemado, NM $44,618

Reserve, NM $44,538

San Acacia, NM $44,811

San Antonio, NM $44,178

Truth Or Consequences, NM $44,168

Arrey, NM $44,161

Caballo, NM $44,191

Derry, NM $43,967

Elephant Butte, NM $44,283

Garfield, NM $43,839

Hatch, NM $43,136

Monticello, NM $44,166

Rincon, NM $42,888

Salem, NM $43,702

Williamsburg, NM $44,224

Winston, NM $44,198

Las Cruces, NM $42,327

White Sands Missile Range, NM $42,466

Santa Teresa, NM $42,774

Playas, NM $44,373

Animas, NM $44,482

Anthony, NM $42,764

Arenas Valley, NM $44,403

Bayard, NM $44,362

Berino, NM $42,570

Buckhorn, NM $44,408

Santa Clara, NM $44,440

Chamberino, NM $42,615

Cliff, NM $44,357

Columbus, NM $44,237

Deming, NM $44,248

Dona Ana, NM $42,328

Fairacres, NM $42,455

Faywood, NM $44,227

Fort Bayard, NM $44,397

Gila, NM $44,291

Glenwood, NM $44,326

Hachita, NM $44,237

Hanover, NM $44,247

Hillsboro, NM $44,156

Hurley, NM $44,332

La Mesa, NM $43,136

Lordsburg, NM $44,340

Mesilla, NM $42,328

Mesilla Park, NM $42,332

Mesquite, NM $42,368

Mimbres, NM $44,282

Mule Creek, NM $44,401

Organ, NM $42,354

Pinos Altos, NM $44,356

Radium Springs, NM $42,345

Redrock, NM $44,243

Rodeo, NM $44,538

San Miguel, NM $42,352

Silver City, NM $44,356

Sunland Park, NM $42,547

Tyrone, NM $44,487

Vado, NM $42,386

Chaparral, NM $42,920

Clovis, NM $44,271

Cannon Afb, NM $44,173

Broadview, NM $44,142

Causey, NM $44,066

Crossroads, NM $43,962

Dora, NM $44,171

Elida, NM $43,988

Floyd, NM $44,095

Fort Sumner, NM $44,059

Grady, NM $44,184

House, NM $44,149

Kenna, NM $43,988

Lingo, NM $44,063

Melrose, NM $44,156

Milnesand, NM $43,971

Pep, NM $44,031

Portales, NM $44,192

Rogers, NM $44,043

Saint Vrain, NM $44,185

Taiban, NM $44,044

Texico, NM $44,202

Yeso, NM $43,884

Roswell, NM $43,935

Artesia, NM $44,022

Caprock, NM $43,932

Carlsbad, NM $44,051

Dexter, NM $43,966

Eunice, NM $44,090

Hagerman, NM $43,988

Hobbs, NM $44,154

Hope, NM $43,827

Jal, NM $44,038

Lake Arthur, NM $43,915

Lakewood, NM $43,981

Loco Hills, NM $44,062

Loving, NM $44,039

Lovington, NM $44,112

Mcdonald, NM $43,992

Malaga, NM $43,996

Maljamar, NM $43,953

Monument, NM $44,057

Tatum, NM $44,020

Whites City, NM $44,094

Carrizozo, NM $43,727

Alamogordo, NM $43,587

Alto, NM $43,733

Bent, NM $43,596

Capitan, NM $43,631

Cloudcroft, NM $43,591

Corona, NM $43,917

Encino, NM $44,270

Fort Stanton, NM $43,650

Glencoe, NM $43,619

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $43,583

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $43,583

Hondo, NM $43,659

La Luz, NM $43,583

Lincoln, NM $43,532

Mayhill, NM $43,681

Mescalero, NM $43,602

Nogal, NM $43,789

Orogrande, NM $43,605

Picacho, NM $43,650

Pinon, NM $43,814

Ruidoso, NM $43,816

Ruidoso Downs, NM $43,757

Sacramento, NM $43,622

San Patricio, NM $43,673

Sunspot, NM $43,583

Timberon, NM $43,677

Tinnie, NM $43,624

Tularosa, NM $43,611

Vaughn, NM $44,091

Weed, NM $43,676

Tucumcari, NM $44,310

Amistad, NM $44,253

Bard, NM $44,182

Capulin, NM $44,682

Clayton, NM $44,339

Conchas Dam, NM $44,379

Cuervo, NM $44,165

Des Moines, NM $44,506

Folsom, NM $44,575

Garita, NM $44,294

Gladstone, NM $44,383

Grenville, NM $44,375

Logan, NM $44,309

Mcalister, NM $44,171

Nara Visa, NM $44,204

Newkirk, NM $44,252

Quay, NM $44,278

San Jon, NM $44,230

Santa Rosa, NM $44,278

Sedan, NM $44,293

Trementina, NM $44,292

Assistant Chief Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Chief Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Chief Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Chief Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Chief Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$58,830	$28.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$56,567	$27.0	25%
Biotechnology	$52,042	$25.0	15%
MFG Durable	$49,779	$24.0	10%
Construction	$47,516	$23.0	5%

Assistant Chief Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief 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.

$41,324

Average $45,254/year

$49,723

$3,444

Average $3,771/month

$4,144

$795

Average $870/week

$956

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,723	$4,144	$956	$24
Average	$45,254	$3,771	$870	$22
25th Percentile	$41,324	$3,444	$795	$20

Find Your Next Assistant Chief Technician Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Chief Technician job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Eco Solutions | Santa Fe, NM

Assistant Wildlife Technician

Eco Solutions | Santa Fe, NM

OverviewThis position will work under the supervision of the Project Supervisor in conducting prairie dog capture from development sites prior construction... more

8 Days Ago
Animal Hospital of Los Lunas | Los Lunas, NM

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Animal Hospital of Los Lunas | Los Lunas, NM

Job Description. Job Description. We're Hiring. Veterinary Assistant. Animal Hospital of Los Lunas. Do you have a passion for animals and enjoy working in ... more

9 Days Ago
Veterinary System Services | Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Technician Assistant

Veterinary System Services | Santa Fe, NM

Technician Assistant. VSS is currently hiring part-time Technician Assistants who have a. minimum of 2 years' experience. We're looking for candidates who ... more

9 Days Ago
Veterinary System Services | Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Technician Assistant

Veterinary System Services | Albuquerque, NM

Technician Assistant. VSS is currently hiring part-time Technician Assistants who have a. minimum of 2 years' experience. We're looking for candidates who ... more

10 Days Ago
Veterinary System Services | Albuquerque, NM

Front Range Advanced Technician Assistant

Veterinary System Services | Albuquerque, NM

Advanced Technician Assistant. The Advanced Technician Assistant will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in at least two of the following hospital set... more

7 Days Ago
HDG Legacy, LLC | OCALA, FL

Chief Engineer

HDG Legacy, LLC | OCALA, FL

About HDG Legacy. HDG Legacy is a culture-driven hospitality company committed to creating meaningful guest experiences, investing in people, and building ... more

17 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Assistant Chief Technician Salary in New Mexico

Check out Assistant Chief Technician Job Openings in New Mexico

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Technician Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Technician Salaries?

How Do Assistant Chief Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Technician

Assistant Chief Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Assistant Chief Technician

Assistant Chief Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Assistant Chief Technician Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Assistant Chief Technician Salary in New Mexico

Check out Assistant Chief Technician Job Openings in New Mexico

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Technician Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Technician Salaries?

How Do Assistant Chief Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Technician

Assistant Chief Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Assistant Chief Technician

Assistant Chief Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Assistant Chief Technician

Find Your Next Assistant Chief Technician Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?