What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Research 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 Research Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Research Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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

An Assistant Research Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,248 for beginners, reaching about $107,500 at mid-level, and approach $135,470 for experts.

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

Assistant Research Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Research Specialist roles are District of Columbia $130,987, California $130,490, Massachusetts $128,751. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Research Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Research Scientist: $108,484; Research Specialist: $98,870; Research Assistant: $71,885; Postdoctoral Research Assistant: $69,920; Market Research Assistant: $62,016.

Assistant Research Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Research Specialist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Research Specialist in New Mexico is $109,574 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,601
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,105 to $119,534
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,305

10% $95,305

50% (Median) $109,574

90% $128,601

Assistant Research Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,534	$9,961	$2,299	$57
Average	$109,574	$9,131	$2,107	$53
25th Percentile	$102,105	$8,509	$1,964	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Research Specialist Salaries

An Assistant Research 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 Research Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Research 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): $81,248
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,572
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,500
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,883
Expert (over 8 years): $135,470

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Operations Research Analyst II	less than 1 year	$81,248
Operations Research Analyst III	1-2 years	$93,572
Assistant Research Specialist	2-4 years	$107,500
Operations Research Analyst V	5-8 years	$125,883
Operations Research Analysis Supervisor	over 8 years	$135,470

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

District of Columbia: $130,987.
California: $130,490.
Massachusetts: $128,751.

District of Columbia $130,987 California $130,490 Massachusetts $128,751 Washington $128,278 New Jersey $128,231 Alaska $128,065 Connecticut $126,433 New York $125,770

Hawaii $123,652 Rhode Island $122,659 Maryland $121,984 Minnesota $121,062 Colorado $120,707 Illinois $120,588 Oregon $120,139 Delaware $119,807

New Hampshire $119,599 Virginia $119,133 Pennsylvania $117,773 Nevada $117,086 North Dakota $116,862 Michigan $116,507 Wisconsin $116,377 Vermont $116,116

Texas $115,395 Maine $115,347 Arizona $115,276 Ohio $115,194 Georgia $114,105 Indiana $113,561 Wyoming $113,454 Utah $113,289

Iowa $113,218 Kansas $112,650 Louisiana $112,484 North Carolina $112,425 Missouri $112,402 Florida $111,940 Montana $111,692 Nebraska $111,455

Kentucky $111,325 South Carolina $110,852 Tennessee $110,556 Idaho $110,438 New Mexico $109,574 Oklahoma $109,385 Alabama $108,687 South Dakota $107,516

Arkansas $106,877 West Virginia $106,534 Mississippi $105,504

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Research 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: $110,741
Belen: $110,124
Bernalillo: $110,937

Algodones, NM $110,741

Belen, NM $110,124

Bernalillo, NM $110,937

Bluewater, NM $108,608

Bosque, NM $109,315

Casa Blanca, NM $109,562

Cedar Crest, NM $111,029

Cedarvale, NM $106,676

Cerrillos, NM $110,821

Claunch, NM $106,280

Coyote, NM $109,188

Cuba, NM $109,013

Cubero, NM $109,805

Edgewood, NM $110,534

Estancia, NM $109,216

Gallina, NM $108,617

Counselor, NM $108,684

Grants, NM $108,483

Milan, NM $108,917

Isleta, NM $111,127

Jarales, NM $110,018

Jemez Pueblo, NM $110,208

Jemez Springs, NM $109,869

Laguna, NM $110,342

La Jara, NM $108,891

La Joya, NM $108,639

Lindrith, NM $108,508

Los Lunas, NM $110,707

Mcintosh, NM $109,817

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $109,085

Moriarty, NM $109,448

Mountainair, NM $108,267

Nageezi, NM $108,540

New Laguna, NM $109,752

Paguate, NM $109,826

Pena Blanca, NM $111,053

Peralta, NM $110,883

Placitas, NM $110,939

Ponderosa, NM $110,069

Prewitt, NM $108,574

Regina, NM $108,650

Sandia Park, NM $110,750

Corrales, NM $111,168

San Fidel, NM $109,160

San Rafael, NM $108,695

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $110,751

San Ysidro, NM $110,602

Stanley, NM $109,432

Tijeras, NM $110,764

Tome, NM $110,560

Torreon, NM $110,192

Veguita, NM $109,307

Willard, NM $108,072

Youngsville, NM $109,219

Bosque Farms, NM $111,086

Clines Corners, NM $108,771

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $110,835

Cochiti Lake, NM $110,980

Albuquerque, NM $111,230

Kirtland Afb, NM $111,230

Rio Rancho, NM $111,048

Gallup, NM $108,732

Brimhall, NM $108,424

Church Rock, NM $108,475

Continental Divide, NM $108,398

Crownpoint, NM $108,488

Fence Lake, NM $108,004

Fort Wingate, NM $108,437

Gamerco, NM $108,619

Mentmore, NM $108,451

Mexican Springs, NM $108,438

Ramah, NM $108,240

Rehoboth, NM $108,511

Thoreau, NM $108,516

Tohatchi, NM $108,417

Vanderwagen, NM $108,438

Zuni, NM $108,412

Navajo, NM $108,560

Jamestown, NM $108,290

Pinehill, NM $108,156

Sheep Springs, NM $108,534

Smith Lake, NM $108,939

Yatahey, NM $108,495

Farmington, NM $109,017

Aztec, NM $109,218

Blanco, NM $108,708

Bloomfield, NM $108,579

Flora Vista, NM $109,129

Fruitland, NM $108,447

Kirtland, NM $109,130

La Plata, NM $109,169

Navajo Dam, NM $109,121

Shiprock, NM $108,970

Waterflow, NM $108,914

Newcomb, NM $108,468

Sanostee, NM $108,537

Santa Fe, NM $111,798

Abiquiu, NM $108,740

Alcalde, NM $110,634

Amalia, NM $108,574

Arroyo Hondo, NM $108,422

Arroyo Seco, NM $108,547

Canjilon, NM $108,404

Canones, NM $109,392

Carson, NM $108,837

Cebolla, NM $108,468

Cerro, NM $108,500

Chama, NM $108,944

Chamisal, NM $110,341

Chimayo, NM $111,116

Cordova, NM $110,928

Costilla, NM $109,030

Taos Ski Valley, NM $108,203

Dixon, NM $110,235

Dulce, NM $108,941

El Prado, NM $108,643

El Rito, NM $109,141

Embudo, NM $109,669

Espanola, NM $110,981

Glorieta, NM $111,368

Hernandez, NM $109,949

Ilfeld, NM $110,340

La Madera, NM $108,949

Lamy, NM $110,943

Llano, NM $110,117

Los Alamos, NM $111,206

White Rock, NM $111,415

Medanales, NM $110,071

Ojo Caliente, NM $109,424

Los Ojos, NM $108,676

Pecos, NM $111,021

Penasco, NM $109,708

Petaca, NM $108,303

Questa, NM $108,615

Ranchos De Taos, NM $109,187

Red River, NM $108,305

Ribera, NM $109,001

Rowe, NM $110,444

San Cristobal, NM $108,301

San Jose, NM $110,172

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $110,710

Santa Cruz, NM $111,078

Serafina, NM $108,726

Taos, NM $108,580

Tererro, NM $111,376

Tesuque, NM $111,798

Tierra Amarilla, NM $108,580

Trampas, NM $109,618

Tres Piedras, NM $108,274

Truchas, NM $110,618

Vadito, NM $109,563

Valdez, NM $108,383

Vallecitos, NM $108,298

Velarde, NM $110,069

Villanueva, NM $108,791

Spaceport City, NM $106,573

Las Vegas, NM $107,868

Angel Fire, NM $108,186

Anton Chico, NM $107,681

Buena Vista, NM $108,670

Chacon, NM $108,747

Cimarron, NM $108,017

Cleveland, NM $109,518

Eagle Nest, NM $108,099

Guadalupita, NM $108,580

Holman, NM $109,239

La Loma, NM $107,500

Maxwell, NM $108,054

Miami, NM $107,821

Mills, NM $107,438

Montezuma, NM $110,075

Mora, NM $109,672

Mosquero, NM $107,344

Ocate, NM $107,938

Ojo Feliz, NM $108,222

Rainsville, NM $108,696

Raton, NM $108,326

Rociada, NM $110,130

Roy, NM $107,461

Sapello, NM $109,174

Solano, NM $107,330

Springer, NM $107,773

Ute Park, NM $108,068

Valmora, NM $107,777

Wagon Mound, NM $107,654

Watrous, NM $107,814

Socorro, NM $107,564

Aragon, NM $107,889

Datil, NM $107,445

Lemitar, NM $108,065

Luna, NM $108,081

Magdalena, NM $107,453

Pie Town, NM $107,811

Polvadera, NM $108,325

Quemado, NM $108,035

Reserve, NM $107,841

San Acacia, NM $108,503

San Antonio, NM $106,969

Truth Or Consequences, NM $106,947

Arrey, NM $106,929

Caballo, NM $107,002

Derry, NM $106,458

Elephant Butte, NM $107,225

Garfield, NM $106,149

Hatch, NM $104,448

Monticello, NM $106,941

Rincon, NM $103,847

Salem, NM $105,818

Williamsburg, NM $107,081

Winston, NM $107,019

Las Cruces, NM $102,488

White Sands Missile Range, NM $102,824

Santa Teresa, NM $103,571

Playas, NM $107,441

Animas, NM $107,705

Anthony, NM $103,546

Arenas Valley, NM $107,514

Bayard, NM $107,415

Berino, NM $103,077

Buckhorn, NM $107,526

Santa Clara, NM $107,603

Chamberino, NM $103,184

Cliff, NM $107,402

Columbus, NM $107,113

Deming, NM $107,138

Dona Ana, NM $102,491

Fairacres, NM $102,798

Faywood, NM $107,089

Fort Bayard, NM $107,500

Gila, NM $107,243

Glenwood, NM $107,327

Hachita, NM $107,113

Hanover, NM $107,136

Hillsboro, NM $106,917

Hurley, NM $107,343

La Mesa, NM $104,448

Lordsburg, NM $107,362

Mesilla, NM $102,490

Mesilla Park, NM $102,501

Mesquite, NM $102,588

Mimbres, NM $107,221

Mule Creek, NM $107,511

Organ, NM $102,554

Pinos Altos, NM $107,400

Radium Springs, NM $102,531

Redrock, NM $107,126

Rodeo, NM $107,841

San Miguel, NM $102,549

Silver City, NM $107,401

Sunland Park, NM $103,020

Tyrone, NM $107,719

Vado, NM $102,630

Chaparral, NM $103,924

Clovis, NM $107,195

Cannon Afb, NM $106,958

Broadview, NM $106,883

Causey, NM $106,699

Crossroads, NM $106,446

Dora, NM $106,952

Elida, NM $106,509

Floyd, NM $106,768

Fort Sumner, NM $106,682

Grady, NM $106,984

House, NM $106,899

Kenna, NM $106,510

Lingo, NM $106,692

Melrose, NM $106,917

Milnesand, NM $106,467

Pep, NM $106,613

Portales, NM $107,003

Rogers, NM $106,642

Saint Vrain, NM $106,986

Taiban, NM $106,645

Texico, NM $107,027

Yeso, NM $106,258

Roswell, NM $106,381

Artesia, NM $106,592

Caprock, NM $106,375

Carlsbad, NM $106,661

Dexter, NM $106,457

Eunice, NM $106,756

Hagerman, NM $106,510

Hobbs, NM $106,912

Hope, NM $106,120

Jal, NM $106,631

Lake Arthur, NM $106,334

Lakewood, NM $106,492

Loco Hills, NM $106,689

Loving, NM $106,634

Lovington, NM $106,809

Mcdonald, NM $106,518

Malaga, NM $106,530

Maljamar, NM $106,426

Monument, NM $106,677

Tatum, NM $106,587

Whites City, NM $106,766

Carrizozo, NM $105,877

Alamogordo, NM $105,540

Alto, NM $105,892

Bent, NM $105,560

Capitan, NM $105,646

Cloudcroft, NM $105,548

Corona, NM $106,337

Encino, NM $107,191

Fort Stanton, NM $105,691

Glencoe, NM $105,616

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $105,528

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $105,528

Hondo, NM $105,713

La Luz, NM $105,528

Lincoln, NM $105,405

Mayhill, NM $105,767

Mescalero, NM $105,575

Nogal, NM $106,028

Orogrande, NM $105,581

Picacho, NM $105,690

Pinon, NM $106,088

Ruidoso, NM $106,094

Ruidoso Downs, NM $105,949

Sacramento, NM $105,623

San Patricio, NM $105,748

Sunspot, NM $105,528

Timberon, NM $105,756

Tinnie, NM $105,629

Tularosa, NM $105,598

Vaughn, NM $106,760

Weed, NM $105,754

Tucumcari, NM $107,290

Amistad, NM $107,151

Bard, NM $106,980

Capulin, NM $108,191

Clayton, NM $107,359

Conchas Dam, NM $107,456

Cuervo, NM $106,939

Des Moines, NM $107,764

Folsom, NM $107,931

Garita, NM $107,251

Gladstone, NM $107,466

Grenville, NM $107,446

Logan, NM $107,286

Mcalister, NM $106,954

Nara Visa, NM $107,032

Newkirk, NM $107,150

Quay, NM $107,212

San Jon, NM $107,097

Santa Rosa, NM $107,212

Sedan, NM $107,249

Trementina, NM $107,245

Assistant Research Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Research Specialist 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 Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Research Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Research Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Research Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$131,489	$63.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$126,010	$61.0	15%
Financial Services	$126,010	$61.0	15%
Chemicals	$120,532	$58.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$120,532	$58.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Research 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.

$102,105

Average $109,574/year

$119,534

$8,509

Average $9,131/month

$9,961

$1,964

Average $2,107/week

$2,299

$49

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,534	$9,961	$2,299	$57
Average	$109,574	$9,131	$2,107	$53
25th Percentile	$102,105	$8,509	$1,964	$49

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