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

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Electronic Technician roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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

An Assistant Electronic Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,927 for beginners, reaching about $54,310 at mid-level, and approach $83,044 for experts.

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

Assistant Electronic Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Electronic Technician roles are District of Columbia $57,609, California $57,390, Massachusetts $56,625. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Electronic Technician level roles vary by specialization: Electronic Technician III: $117,695; Electronic Security Technician: $82,889; Instrument & Electronic Technician: $73,743; Maintenance Electronic Technician: $67,616; Electronic Engineering Technician: $67,006.

Assistant Electronic Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Electronic Technician make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Electronic Technician in New Mexico is $48,191 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,539
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,703 to $53,084
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,617

10% $39,617

50% (Median) $48,191

90% $57,539

Assistant Electronic Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,084	$4,424	$1,021	$26
Average	$48,191	$4,016	$927	$23
25th Percentile	$43,703	$3,642	$840	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Electronic Technician Salaries

An Assistant Electronic 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 Electronic Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Electronic 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): $41,927
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,171
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,310
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,322
Expert (over 8 years): $83,044

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Sales Assistant I	less than 1 year	$41,927
Assistant Electronic Technician	1-2 years	$47,171
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$54,310
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$72,322
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$83,044

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

District of Columbia: $57,609.
California: $57,390.
Massachusetts: $56,625.

District of Columbia $57,609 California $57,390 Massachusetts $56,625 Washington $56,417 New Jersey $56,396 Alaska $56,323 Connecticut $55,605 New York $55,314

Hawaii $54,383 Rhode Island $53,946 Maryland $53,649 Minnesota $53,243 Colorado $53,087 Illinois $53,035 Oregon $52,837 Delaware $52,692

New Hampshire $52,600 Virginia $52,395 Pennsylvania $51,797 Nevada $51,495 North Dakota $51,396 Michigan $51,240 Wisconsin $51,183 Vermont $51,068

Texas $50,751 Maine $50,730 Arizona $50,699 Ohio $50,662 Georgia $50,184 Indiana $49,944 Wyoming $49,898 Utah $49,825

Iowa $49,793 Kansas $49,544 Louisiana $49,471 North Carolina $49,445 Missouri $49,434 Florida $49,232 Montana $49,122 Nebraska $49,018

Kentucky $48,961 South Carolina $48,753 Tennessee $48,623 Idaho $48,571 New Mexico $48,191 Oklahoma $48,108 Alabama $47,801 South Dakota $47,286

Arkansas $47,005 West Virginia $46,854 Mississippi $46,401

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Electronic 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: $48,704
Belen: $48,433
Bernalillo: $48,790

Algodones, NM $48,704

Belen, NM $48,433

Bernalillo, NM $48,790

Bluewater, NM $47,766

Bosque, NM $48,077

Casa Blanca, NM $48,186

Cedar Crest, NM $48,831

Cedarvale, NM $46,916

Cerrillos, NM $48,739

Claunch, NM $46,742

Coyote, NM $48,021

Cuba, NM $47,944

Cubero, NM $48,292

Edgewood, NM $48,613

Estancia, NM $48,033

Gallina, NM $47,770

Counselor, NM $47,800

Grants, NM $47,711

Milan, NM $47,902

Isleta, NM $48,874

Jarales, NM $48,386

Jemez Pueblo, NM $48,470

Jemez Springs, NM $48,320

Laguna, NM $48,529

La Jara, NM $47,891

La Joya, NM $47,780

Lindrith, NM $47,722

Los Lunas, NM $48,689

Mcintosh, NM $48,298

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $47,976

Moriarty, NM $48,135

Mountainair, NM $47,616

Nageezi, NM $47,736

New Laguna, NM $48,269

Paguate, NM $48,302

Pena Blanca, NM $48,841

Peralta, NM $48,766

Placitas, NM $48,791

Ponderosa, NM $48,408

Prewitt, NM $47,751

Regina, NM $47,785

Sandia Park, NM $48,708

Corrales, NM $48,892

San Fidel, NM $48,009

San Rafael, NM $47,804

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $48,709

San Ysidro, NM $48,643

Stanley, NM $48,128

Tijeras, NM $48,714

Tome, NM $48,624

Torreon, NM $48,463

Veguita, NM $48,073

Willard, NM $47,530

Youngsville, NM $48,035

Bosque Farms, NM $48,856

Clines Corners, NM $47,838

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $48,746

Cochiti Lake, NM $48,809

Albuquerque, NM $48,919

Kirtland Afb, NM $48,919

Rio Rancho, NM $48,839

Gallup, NM $47,820

Brimhall, NM $47,685

Church Rock, NM $47,708

Continental Divide, NM $47,674

Crownpoint, NM $47,713

Fence Lake, NM $47,500

Fort Wingate, NM $47,691

Gamerco, NM $47,771

Mentmore, NM $47,697

Mexican Springs, NM $47,691

Ramah, NM $47,604

Rehoboth, NM $47,723

Thoreau, NM $47,726

Tohatchi, NM $47,682

Vanderwagen, NM $47,691

Zuni, NM $47,680

Navajo, NM $47,745

Jamestown, NM $47,626

Pinehill, NM $47,567

Sheep Springs, NM $47,734

Smith Lake, NM $47,912

Yatahey, NM $47,716

Farmington, NM $47,946

Aztec, NM $48,034

Blanco, NM $47,810

Bloomfield, NM $47,753

Flora Vista, NM $47,995

Fruitland, NM $47,695

Kirtland, NM $47,996

La Plata, NM $48,013

Navajo Dam, NM $47,992

Shiprock, NM $47,925

Waterflow, NM $47,901

Newcomb, NM $47,704

Sanostee, NM $47,735

Santa Fe, NM $49,169

Abiquiu, NM $47,824

Alcalde, NM $48,657

Amalia, NM $47,751

Arroyo Hondo, NM $47,684

Arroyo Seco, NM $47,739

Canjilon, NM $47,676

Canones, NM $48,111

Carson, NM $47,867

Cebolla, NM $47,704

Cerro, NM $47,718

Chama, NM $47,914

Chamisal, NM $48,528

Chimayo, NM $48,869

Cordova, NM $48,786

Costilla, NM $47,952

Taos Ski Valley, NM $47,588

Dixon, NM $48,482

Dulce, NM $47,913

El Prado, NM $47,781

El Rito, NM $48,000

Embudo, NM $48,233

Espanola, NM $48,810

Glorieta, NM $48,980

Hernandez, NM $48,356

Ilfeld, NM $48,528

La Madera, NM $47,916

Lamy, NM $48,793

Llano, NM $48,430

Los Alamos, NM $48,908

White Rock, NM $49,001

Medanales, NM $48,409

Ojo Caliente, NM $48,125

Los Ojos, NM $47,796

Pecos, NM $48,827

Penasco, NM $48,250

Petaca, NM $47,632

Questa, NM $47,769

Ranchos De Taos, NM $48,021

Red River, NM $47,633

Ribera, NM $47,939

Rowe, NM $48,573

San Cristobal, NM $47,631

San Jose, NM $48,454

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $48,690

Santa Cruz, NM $48,852

Serafina, NM $47,818

Taos, NM $47,754

Tererro, NM $48,983

Tesuque, NM $49,169

Tierra Amarilla, NM $47,754

Trampas, NM $48,210

Tres Piedras, NM $47,619

Truchas, NM $48,650

Vadito, NM $48,186

Valdez, NM $47,667

Vallecitos, NM $47,630

Velarde, NM $48,408

Villanueva, NM $47,846

Spaceport City, NM $46,871

Las Vegas, NM $47,441

Angel Fire, NM $47,581

Anton Chico, NM $47,358

Buena Vista, NM $47,793

Chacon, NM $47,827

Cimarron, NM $47,506

Cleveland, NM $48,166

Eagle Nest, NM $47,542

Guadalupita, NM $47,754

Holman, NM $48,044

La Loma, NM $47,279

Maxwell, NM $47,522

Miami, NM $47,420

Mills, NM $47,251

Montezuma, NM $48,411

Mora, NM $48,234

Mosquero, NM $47,210

Ocate, NM $47,471

Ojo Feliz, NM $47,596

Rainsville, NM $47,805

Raton, NM $47,642

Rociada, NM $48,435

Roy, NM $47,262

Sapello, NM $48,015

Solano, NM $47,204

Springer, NM $47,399

Ute Park, NM $47,529

Valmora, NM $47,401

Wagon Mound, NM $47,346

Watrous, NM $47,417

Socorro, NM $47,307

Aragon, NM $47,450

Datil, NM $47,254

Lemitar, NM $47,527

Luna, NM $47,534

Magdalena, NM $47,258

Pie Town, NM $47,416

Polvadera, NM $47,641

Quemado, NM $47,514

Reserve, NM $47,429

San Acacia, NM $47,720

San Antonio, NM $47,045

Truth Or Consequences, NM $47,035

Arrey, NM $47,028

Caballo, NM $47,060

Derry, NM $46,820

Elephant Butte, NM $47,158

Garfield, NM $46,685

Hatch, NM $45,936

Monticello, NM $47,033

Rincon, NM $45,672

Salem, NM $46,539

Williamsburg, NM $47,095

Winston, NM $47,067

Las Cruces, NM $45,074

White Sands Missile Range, NM $45,222

Santa Teresa, NM $45,551

Playas, NM $47,253

Animas, NM $47,369

Anthony, NM $45,540

Arenas Valley, NM $47,285

Bayard, NM $47,241

Berino, NM $45,333

Buckhorn, NM $47,290

Santa Clara, NM $47,324

Chamberino, NM $45,381

Cliff, NM $47,236

Columbus, NM $47,109

Deming, NM $47,120

Dona Ana, NM $45,076

Fairacres, NM $45,211

Faywood, NM $47,098

Fort Bayard, NM $47,279

Gila, NM $47,166

Glenwood, NM $47,203

Hachita, NM $47,109

Hanover, NM $47,119

Hillsboro, NM $47,022

Hurley, NM $47,210

La Mesa, NM $45,936

Lordsburg, NM $47,218

Mesilla, NM $45,075

Mesilla Park, NM $45,080

Mesquite, NM $45,119

Mimbres, NM $47,156

Mule Creek, NM $47,284

Organ, NM $45,103

Pinos Altos, NM $47,235

Radium Springs, NM $45,094

Redrock, NM $47,114

Rodeo, NM $47,429

San Miguel, NM $45,101

Silver City, NM $47,235

Sunland Park, NM $45,308

Tyrone, NM $47,375

Vado, NM $45,137

Chaparral, NM $45,706

Clovis, NM $47,145

Cannon Afb, NM $47,041

Broadview, NM $47,007

Causey, NM $46,927

Crossroads, NM $46,815

Dora, NM $47,038

Elida, NM $46,843

Floyd, NM $46,957

Fort Sumner, NM $46,919

Grady, NM $47,052

House, NM $47,015

Kenna, NM $46,843

Lingo, NM $46,923

Melrose, NM $47,022

Milnesand, NM $46,825

Pep, NM $46,889

Portales, NM $47,060

Rogers, NM $46,902

Saint Vrain, NM $47,052

Taiban, NM $46,903

Texico, NM $47,071

Yeso, NM $46,733

Roswell, NM $46,787

Artesia, NM $46,879

Caprock, NM $46,784

Carlsbad, NM $46,910

Dexter, NM $46,820

Eunice, NM $46,952

Hagerman, NM $46,843

Hobbs, NM $47,020

Hope, NM $46,672

Jal, NM $46,896

Lake Arthur, NM $46,766

Lakewood, NM $46,836

Loco Hills, NM $46,922

Loving, NM $46,898

Lovington, NM $46,975

Mcdonald, NM $46,847

Malaga, NM $46,852

Maljamar, NM $46,806

Monument, NM $46,917

Tatum, NM $46,877

Whites City, NM $46,956

Carrizozo, NM $46,565

Alamogordo, NM $46,417

Alto, NM $46,572

Bent, NM $46,426

Capitan, NM $46,464

Cloudcroft, NM $46,420

Corona, NM $46,767

Encino, NM $47,143

Fort Stanton, NM $46,483

Glencoe, NM $46,450

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $46,411

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $46,411

Hondo, NM $46,493

La Luz, NM $46,411

Lincoln, NM $46,357

Mayhill, NM $46,517

Mescalero, NM $46,432

Nogal, NM $46,632

Orogrande, NM $46,435

Picacho, NM $46,483

Pinon, NM $46,658

Ruidoso, NM $46,660

Ruidoso Downs, NM $46,597

Sacramento, NM $46,453

San Patricio, NM $46,508

Sunspot, NM $46,411

Timberon, NM $46,512

Tinnie, NM $46,456

Tularosa, NM $46,442

Vaughn, NM $46,953

Weed, NM $46,511

Tucumcari, NM $47,186

Amistad, NM $47,125

Bard, NM $47,050

Capulin, NM $47,583

Clayton, NM $47,217

Conchas Dam, NM $47,260

Cuervo, NM $47,032

Des Moines, NM $47,395

Folsom, NM $47,468

Garita, NM $47,169

Gladstone, NM $47,264

Grenville, NM $47,255

Logan, NM $47,185

Mcalister, NM $47,038

Nara Visa, NM $47,073

Newkirk, NM $47,125

Quay, NM $47,152

San Jon, NM $47,101

Santa Rosa, NM $47,152

Sedan, NM $47,169

Trementina, NM $47,166

Assistant Electronic Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Electronic 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 Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Electronic Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Electronic Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Electronic Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$55,420	$27.0	15%
Business Services	$53,010	$25.0	10%
Construction	$50,600	$24.0	5%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Electronic 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.

$43,703

Average $48,191/year

$53,084

$3,642

Average $4,016/month

$4,424

$840

Average $927/week

$1,021

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,084	$4,424	$1,021	$26
Average	$48,191	$4,016	$927	$23
25th Percentile	$43,703	$3,642	$840	$21

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