What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Media Specialist'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 Media Specialist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Media Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Media Specialist's salary?

An Assistant Media Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,611 for beginners, reaching about $48,014 at mid-level, and approach $79,706 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Media Specialist?

Assistant Media Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Media Specialist roles are District of Columbia $48,067, California $47,884, Massachusetts $47,246. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Media Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Media Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Media Planning Assistant: $69,700; Assistant Media Buyer: $69,517; Assistant Media Planner: $66,955; Media Relations Assistant: $61,846; Media Production Assistant: $61,523.

Assistant Media Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Media Specialist make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Media Specialist in New Mexico is $40,209 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,868
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,495 to $47,882
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,025

10% $35,025

50% (Median) $40,209

90% $54,868

Assistant Media Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,882	$3,990	$921	$23
Average	$40,209	$3,351	$773	$19
25th Percentile	$37,495	$3,125	$721	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Media Specialist Salaries

An Assistant Media Specialist'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 Media Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Media Specialist'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): $38,611
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,054
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,014
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,014
Expert (over 8 years): $79,706

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Media Specialist	less than 1 year	$38,611
Fraud Detection Associate II	1-2 years	$43,054
Fraud Detection Associate III	2-4 years	$48,014
Merchant Chargeback Supervisor	5-8 years	$59,014
Fraud Detection Supervisor	over 8 years	$79,706

How Do Assistant Media Specialist 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 Media Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,067.
California: $47,884.
Massachusetts: $47,246.

District of Columbia $48,067 California $47,884 Massachusetts $47,246 Washington $47,073 New Jersey $47,055 Alaska $46,994 Connecticut $46,395 New York $46,152

Hawaii $45,375 Rhode Island $45,010 Maryland $44,763 Minnesota $44,424 Colorado $44,294 Illinois $44,251 Oregon $44,086 Delaware $43,964

New Hampshire $43,888 Virginia $43,717 Pennsylvania $43,218 Nevada $42,966 North Dakota $42,883 Michigan $42,753 Wisconsin $42,705 Vermont $42,610

Texas $42,345 Maine $42,328 Arizona $42,302 Ohio $42,271 Georgia $41,872 Indiana $41,672 Wyoming $41,633 Utah $41,572

Iowa $41,546 Kansas $41,338 Louisiana $41,277 North Carolina $41,255 Missouri $41,247 Florida $41,077 Montana $40,986 Nebraska $40,899

Kentucky $40,852 South Carolina $40,678 Tennessee $40,569 Idaho $40,526 New Mexico $40,209 Oklahoma $40,140 Alabama $39,883 South Dakota $39,454

Arkansas $39,219 West Virginia $39,093 Mississippi $38,716

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Media Specialist

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: $40,637
Belen: $40,411
Bernalillo: $40,709

Algodones, NM $40,637

Belen, NM $40,411

Bernalillo, NM $40,709

Bluewater, NM $39,854

Bosque, NM $40,114

Casa Blanca, NM $40,205

Cedar Crest, NM $40,743

Cedarvale, NM $39,145

Cerrillos, NM $40,667

Claunch, NM $39,000

Coyote, NM $40,068

Cuba, NM $40,003

Cubero, NM $40,294

Edgewood, NM $40,561

Estancia, NM $40,077

Gallina, NM $39,858

Counselor, NM $39,883

Grants, NM $39,809

Milan, NM $39,968

Isleta, NM $40,779

Jarales, NM $40,372

Jemez Pueblo, NM $40,442

Jemez Springs, NM $40,317

Laguna, NM $40,491

La Jara, NM $39,959

La Joya, NM $39,866

Lindrith, NM $39,818

Los Lunas, NM $40,625

Mcintosh, NM $40,298

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $40,030

Moriarty, NM $40,163

Mountainair, NM $39,729

Nageezi, NM $39,830

New Laguna, NM $40,274

Paguate, NM $40,301

Pena Blanca, NM $40,752

Peralta, NM $40,689

Placitas, NM $40,710

Ponderosa, NM $40,390

Prewitt, NM $39,842

Regina, NM $39,870

Sandia Park, NM $40,641

Corrales, NM $40,794

San Fidel, NM $40,057

San Rafael, NM $39,886

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $40,641

San Ysidro, NM $40,586

Stanley, NM $40,157

Tijeras, NM $40,646

Tome, NM $40,571

Torreon, NM $40,436

Veguita, NM $40,111

Willard, NM $39,658

Youngsville, NM $40,079

Bosque Farms, NM $40,764

Clines Corners, NM $39,914

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $40,672

Cochiti Lake, NM $40,725

Albuquerque, NM $40,817

Kirtland Afb, NM $40,817

Rio Rancho, NM $40,750

Gallup, NM $39,900

Brimhall, NM $39,787

Church Rock, NM $39,806

Continental Divide, NM $39,778

Crownpoint, NM $39,810

Fence Lake, NM $39,633

Fort Wingate, NM $39,792

Gamerco, NM $39,859

Mentmore, NM $39,797

Mexican Springs, NM $39,792

Ramah, NM $39,719

Rehoboth, NM $39,819

Thoreau, NM $39,821

Tohatchi, NM $39,784

Vanderwagen, NM $39,792

Zuni, NM $39,783

Navajo, NM $39,837

Jamestown, NM $39,738

Pinehill, NM $39,689

Sheep Springs, NM $39,827

Smith Lake, NM $39,976

Yatahey, NM $39,813

Farmington, NM $40,005

Aztec, NM $40,078

Blanco, NM $39,891

Bloomfield, NM $39,844

Flora Vista, NM $40,046

Fruitland, NM $39,795

Kirtland, NM $40,046

La Plata, NM $40,061

Navajo Dam, NM $40,043

Shiprock, NM $39,987

Waterflow, NM $39,967

Newcomb, NM $39,803

Sanostee, NM $39,828

Santa Fe, NM $41,025

Abiquiu, NM $39,903

Alcalde, NM $40,598

Amalia, NM $39,842

Arroyo Hondo, NM $39,786

Arroyo Seco, NM $39,832

Canjilon, NM $39,780

Canones, NM $40,142

Carson, NM $39,939

Cebolla, NM $39,803

Cerro, NM $39,815

Chama, NM $39,978

Chamisal, NM $40,490

Chimayo, NM $40,775

Cordova, NM $40,706

Costilla, NM $40,009

Taos Ski Valley, NM $39,706

Dixon, NM $40,452

Dulce, NM $39,977

El Prado, NM $39,867

El Rito, NM $40,050

Embudo, NM $40,244

Espanola, NM $40,725

Glorieta, NM $40,867

Hernandez, NM $40,347

Ilfeld, NM $40,490

La Madera, NM $39,980

Lamy, NM $40,711

Llano, NM $40,408

Los Alamos, NM $40,808

White Rock, NM $40,885

Medanales, NM $40,391

Ojo Caliente, NM $40,154

Los Ojos, NM $39,880

Pecos, NM $40,740

Penasco, NM $40,258

Petaca, NM $39,743

Questa, NM $39,857

Ranchos De Taos, NM $40,067

Red River, NM $39,743

Ribera, NM $39,999

Rowe, NM $40,528

San Cristobal, NM $39,742

San Jose, NM $40,428

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $40,626

Santa Cruz, NM $40,761

Serafina, NM $39,898

Taos, NM $39,844

Tererro, NM $40,870

Tesuque, NM $41,025

Tierra Amarilla, NM $39,844

Trampas, NM $40,225

Tres Piedras, NM $39,732

Truchas, NM $40,592

Vadito, NM $40,205

Valdez, NM $39,772

Vallecitos, NM $39,741

Velarde, NM $40,390

Villanueva, NM $39,922

Spaceport City, NM $39,108

Las Vegas, NM $39,583

Angel Fire, NM $39,700

Anton Chico, NM $39,514

Buena Vista, NM $39,877

Chacon, NM $39,906

Cimarron, NM $39,638

Cleveland, NM $40,189

Eagle Nest, NM $39,668

Guadalupita, NM $39,844

Holman, NM $40,086

La Loma, NM $39,448

Maxwell, NM $39,651

Miami, NM $39,566

Mills, NM $39,425

Montezuma, NM $40,393

Mora, NM $40,245

Mosquero, NM $39,391

Ocate, NM $39,609

Ojo Feliz, NM $39,713

Rainsville, NM $39,887

Raton, NM $39,751

Rociada, NM $40,413

Roy, NM $39,434

Sapello, NM $40,062

Solano, NM $39,385

Springer, NM $39,548

Ute Park, NM $39,656

Valmora, NM $39,550

Wagon Mound, NM $39,504

Watrous, NM $39,563

Socorro, NM $39,471

Aragon, NM $39,591

Datil, NM $39,428

Lemitar, NM $39,655

Luna, NM $39,661

Magdalena, NM $39,431

Pie Town, NM $39,562

Polvadera, NM $39,751

Quemado, NM $39,644

Reserve, NM $39,573

San Acacia, NM $39,816

San Antonio, NM $39,253

Truth Or Consequences, NM $39,245

Arrey, NM $39,238

Caballo, NM $39,265

Derry, NM $39,066

Elephant Butte, NM $39,347

Garfield, NM $38,952

Hatch, NM $38,328

Monticello, NM $39,243

Rincon, NM $38,107

Salem, NM $38,831

Williamsburg, NM $39,294

Winston, NM $39,271

Las Cruces, NM $37,609

White Sands Missile Range, NM $37,732

Santa Teresa, NM $38,006

Playas, NM $39,426

Animas, NM $39,523

Anthony, NM $37,997

Arenas Valley, NM $39,453

Bayard, NM $39,417

Berino, NM $37,825

Buckhorn, NM $39,458

Santa Clara, NM $39,486

Chamberino, NM $37,864

Cliff, NM $39,412

Columbus, NM $39,306

Deming, NM $39,315

Dona Ana, NM $37,610

Fairacres, NM $37,722

Faywood, NM $39,297

Fort Bayard, NM $39,448

Gila, NM $39,354

Glenwood, NM $39,385

Hachita, NM $39,306

Hanover, NM $39,314

Hillsboro, NM $39,234

Hurley, NM $39,390

La Mesa, NM $38,328

Lordsburg, NM $39,397

Mesilla, NM $37,609

Mesilla Park, NM $37,613

Mesquite, NM $37,645

Mimbres, NM $39,346

Mule Creek, NM $39,452

Organ, NM $37,633

Pinos Altos, NM $39,411

Radium Springs, NM $37,625

Redrock, NM $39,311

Rodeo, NM $39,573

San Miguel, NM $37,631

Silver City, NM $39,412

Sunland Park, NM $37,804

Tyrone, NM $39,528

Vado, NM $37,661

Chaparral, NM $38,136

Clovis, NM $39,336

Cannon Afb, NM $39,249

Broadview, NM $39,221

Causey, NM $39,154

Crossroads, NM $39,061

Dora, NM $39,247

Elida, NM $39,084

Floyd, NM $39,179

Fort Sumner, NM $39,148

Grady, NM $39,259

House, NM $39,227

Kenna, NM $39,085

Lingo, NM $39,151

Melrose, NM $39,234

Milnesand, NM $39,069

Pep, NM $39,122

Portales, NM $39,266

Rogers, NM $39,133

Saint Vrain, NM $39,259

Taiban, NM $39,134

Texico, NM $39,274

Yeso, NM $38,992

Roswell, NM $39,037

Artesia, NM $39,115

Caprock, NM $39,035

Carlsbad, NM $39,140

Dexter, NM $39,065

Eunice, NM $39,175

Hagerman, NM $39,085

Hobbs, NM $39,232

Hope, NM $38,941

Jal, NM $39,129

Lake Arthur, NM $39,020

Lakewood, NM $39,078

Loco Hills, NM $39,150

Loving, NM $39,130

Lovington, NM $39,194

Mcdonald, NM $39,088

Malaga, NM $39,092

Maljamar, NM $39,054

Monument, NM $39,146

Tatum, NM $39,113

Whites City, NM $39,178

Carrizozo, NM $38,852

Alamogordo, NM $38,729

Alto, NM $38,858

Bent, NM $38,736

Capitan, NM $38,768

Cloudcroft, NM $38,732

Corona, NM $39,021

Encino, NM $39,335

Fort Stanton, NM $38,784

Glencoe, NM $38,756

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $38,724

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $38,724

Hondo, NM $38,792

La Luz, NM $38,724

Lincoln, NM $38,679

Mayhill, NM $38,812

Mescalero, NM $38,742

Nogal, NM $38,908

Orogrande, NM $38,744

Picacho, NM $38,784

Pinon, NM $38,930

Ruidoso, NM $38,932

Ruidoso Downs, NM $38,879

Sacramento, NM $38,759

San Patricio, NM $38,805

Sunspot, NM $38,724

Timberon, NM $38,808

Tinnie, NM $38,761

Tularosa, NM $38,750

Vaughn, NM $39,176

Weed, NM $38,807

Tucumcari, NM $39,371

Amistad, NM $39,320

Bard, NM $39,257

Capulin, NM $39,702

Clayton, NM $39,396

Conchas Dam, NM $39,432

Cuervo, NM $39,242

Des Moines, NM $39,545

Folsom, NM $39,606

Garita, NM $39,356

Gladstone, NM $39,435

Grenville, NM $39,428

Logan, NM $39,369

Mcalister, NM $39,247

Nara Visa, NM $39,276

Newkirk, NM $39,319

Quay, NM $39,342

San Jon, NM $39,300

Santa Rosa, NM $39,342

Sedan, NM $39,356

Trementina, NM $39,354

Assistant Media Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Media Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Media Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Media Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Media Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$64,334	$31.0	60%

Assistant Media Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Media Specialist'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.

$37,495

Average $40,209/year

$47,882

$3,125

Average $3,351/month

$3,990

$721

Average $773/week

$921

$18

Average $19/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,882	$3,990	$921	$23
Average	$40,209	$3,351	$773	$19
25th Percentile	$37,495	$3,125	$721	$18

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