What are the main factors that influence an Assistant 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 Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Specialist's salary?

An Assistant Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,737 for beginners, reaching about $84,749 at mid-level, and approach $93,251 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Specialist?

Assistant Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Specialist roles are District of Columbia $71,729, California $71,457, Massachusetts $70,505. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Marketing Specialist: $83,616; Assistant Operations Specialist: $81,245; Administrative Assistant, Specialist: $74,100; Assistant Product Specialist: $55,722; Assistant Learning Specialist: $50,514.

Assistant Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Specialist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Specialist in New Mexico is $60,003 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,617
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,431 to $66,082
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,358

10% $49,358

50% (Median) $60,003

90% $71,617

Assistant Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,082	$5,507	$1,271	$32
Average	$60,003	$5,000	$1,154	$29
25th Percentile	$54,431	$4,536	$1,047	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Specialist Salaries

An Assistant 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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant 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): $58,737
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,279
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,749
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,974
Expert (over 8 years): $93,251

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Specialist	less than 1 year	$58,737
System Documentation Specialist II	1-2 years	$72,279
System Documentation Specialist III	2-4 years	$84,749
System Documentation Specialist IV	5-8 years	$106,974
System Documentation Supervisor	over 8 years	$93,251

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

District of Columbia: $71,729.
California: $71,457.
Massachusetts: $70,505.

District of Columbia $71,729 California $71,457 Massachusetts $70,505 Washington $70,246 New Jersey $70,220 Alaska $70,129 Connecticut $69,235 New York $68,872

Hawaii $67,713 Rhode Island $67,168 Maryland $66,799 Minnesota $66,294 Colorado $66,099 Illinois $66,035 Oregon $65,788 Delaware $65,607

New Hampshire $65,493 Virginia $65,238 Pennsylvania $64,493 Nevada $64,117 North Dakota $63,994 Michigan $63,800 Wisconsin $63,728 Vermont $63,586

Texas $63,191 Maine $63,165 Arizona $63,126 Ohio $63,080 Georgia $62,484 Indiana $62,186 Wyoming $62,128 Utah $62,037

Iowa $61,999 Kansas $61,688 Louisiana $61,597 North Carolina $61,565 Missouri $61,552 Florida $61,299 Montana $61,163 Nebraska $61,033

Kentucky $60,962 South Carolina $60,703 Tennessee $60,541 Idaho $60,476 New Mexico $60,003 Oklahoma $59,900 Alabama $59,517 South Dakota $58,876

Arkansas $58,526 West Virginia $58,338 Mississippi $57,775

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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: $60,642
Belen: $60,304
Bernalillo: $60,750

Algodones, NM $60,642

Belen, NM $60,304

Bernalillo, NM $60,750

Bluewater, NM $59,474

Bosque, NM $59,861

Casa Blanca, NM $59,997

Cedar Crest, NM $60,800

Cedarvale, NM $58,416

Cerrillos, NM $60,686

Claunch, NM $58,200

Coyote, NM $59,792

Cuba, NM $59,696

Cubero, NM $60,130

Edgewood, NM $60,529

Estancia, NM $59,807

Gallina, NM $59,479

Counselor, NM $59,516

Grants, NM $59,406

Milan, NM $59,644

Isleta, NM $60,854

Jarales, NM $60,246

Jemez Pueblo, NM $60,350

Jemez Springs, NM $60,165

Laguna, NM $60,424

La Jara, NM $59,629

La Joya, NM $59,491

Lindrith, NM $59,420

Los Lunas, NM $60,624

Mcintosh, NM $60,136

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $59,736

Moriarty, NM $59,934

Mountainair, NM $59,287

Nageezi, NM $59,437

New Laguna, NM $60,100

Paguate, NM $60,141

Pena Blanca, NM $60,813

Peralta, NM $60,720

Placitas, NM $60,751

Ponderosa, NM $60,274

Prewitt, NM $59,456

Regina, NM $59,497

Sandia Park, NM $60,647

Corrales, NM $60,876

San Fidel, NM $59,776

San Rafael, NM $59,522

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $60,648

San Ysidro, NM $60,566

Stanley, NM $59,925

Tijeras, NM $60,655

Tome, NM $60,543

Torreon, NM $60,341

Veguita, NM $59,857

Willard, NM $59,180

Youngsville, NM $59,809

Bosque Farms, NM $60,831

Clines Corners, NM $59,563

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $60,694

Cochiti Lake, NM $60,773

Albuquerque, NM $60,910

Kirtland Afb, NM $60,910

Rio Rancho, NM $60,810

Gallup, NM $59,542

Brimhall, NM $59,374

Church Rock, NM $59,401

Continental Divide, NM $59,359

Crownpoint, NM $59,408

Fence Lake, NM $59,144

Fort Wingate, NM $59,381

Gamerco, NM $59,480

Mentmore, NM $59,388

Mexican Springs, NM $59,381

Ramah, NM $59,272

Rehoboth, NM $59,421

Thoreau, NM $59,424

Tohatchi, NM $59,370

Vanderwagen, NM $59,381

Zuni, NM $59,367

Navajo, NM $59,448

Jamestown, NM $59,300

Pinehill, NM $59,226

Sheep Springs, NM $59,434

Smith Lake, NM $59,655

Yatahey, NM $59,412

Farmington, NM $59,698

Aztec, NM $59,808

Blanco, NM $59,529

Bloomfield, NM $59,458

Flora Vista, NM $59,760

Fruitland, NM $59,386

Kirtland, NM $59,760

La Plata, NM $59,782

Navajo Dam, NM $59,755

Shiprock, NM $59,672

Waterflow, NM $59,642

Newcomb, NM $59,397

Sanostee, NM $59,435

Santa Fe, NM $61,221

Abiquiu, NM $59,546

Alcalde, NM $60,584

Amalia, NM $59,456

Arroyo Hondo, NM $59,372

Arroyo Seco, NM $59,441

Canjilon, NM $59,363

Canones, NM $59,903

Carson, NM $59,600

Cebolla, NM $59,397

Cerro, NM $59,415

Chama, NM $59,658

Chamisal, NM $60,423

Chimayo, NM $60,847

Cordova, NM $60,744

Costilla, NM $59,705

Taos Ski Valley, NM $59,252

Dixon, NM $60,365

Dulce, NM $59,657

El Prado, NM $59,493

El Rito, NM $59,766

Embudo, NM $60,055

Espanola, NM $60,774

Glorieta, NM $60,985

Hernandez, NM $60,209

Ilfeld, NM $60,422

La Madera, NM $59,661

Lamy, NM $60,753

Llano, NM $60,301

Los Alamos, NM $60,897

White Rock, NM $61,011

Medanales, NM $60,275

Ojo Caliente, NM $59,921

Los Ojos, NM $59,512

Pecos, NM $60,796

Penasco, NM $60,076

Petaca, NM $59,307

Questa, NM $59,478

Ranchos De Taos, NM $59,791

Red River, NM $59,308

Ribera, NM $59,690

Rowe, NM $60,479

San Cristobal, NM $59,306

San Jose, NM $60,330

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $60,625

Santa Cruz, NM $60,827

Serafina, NM $59,539

Taos, NM $59,459

Tererro, NM $60,990

Tesuque, NM $61,221

Tierra Amarilla, NM $59,459

Trampas, NM $60,027

Tres Piedras, NM $59,291

Truchas, NM $60,575

Vadito, NM $59,997

Valdez, NM $59,351

Vallecitos, NM $59,304

Velarde, NM $60,274

Villanueva, NM $59,574

Spaceport City, NM $58,360

Las Vegas, NM $59,069

Angel Fire, NM $59,243

Anton Chico, NM $58,967

Buena Vista, NM $59,508

Chacon, NM $59,550

Cimarron, NM $59,151

Cleveland, NM $59,973

Eagle Nest, NM $59,195

Guadalupita, NM $59,459

Holman, NM $59,820

La Loma, NM $58,868

Maxwell, NM $59,171

Miami, NM $59,043

Mills, NM $58,833

Montezuma, NM $60,277

Mora, NM $60,057

Mosquero, NM $58,782

Ocate, NM $59,107

Ojo Feliz, NM $59,263

Rainsville, NM $59,523

Raton, NM $59,320

Rociada, NM $60,308

Roy, NM $58,846

Sapello, NM $59,784

Solano, NM $58,774

Springer, NM $59,017

Ute Park, NM $59,179

Valmora, NM $59,019

Wagon Mound, NM $58,952

Watrous, NM $59,039

Socorro, NM $58,903

Aragon, NM $59,081

Datil, NM $58,837

Lemitar, NM $59,177

Luna, NM $59,186

Magdalena, NM $58,842

Pie Town, NM $59,038

Polvadera, NM $59,319

Quemado, NM $59,160

Reserve, NM $59,054

San Acacia, NM $59,417

San Antonio, NM $58,577

Truth Or Consequences, NM $58,564

Arrey, NM $58,555

Caballo, NM $58,595

Derry, NM $58,297

Elephant Butte, NM $58,717

Garfield, NM $58,128

Hatch, NM $57,196

Monticello, NM $58,561

Rincon, NM $56,867

Salem, NM $57,946

Williamsburg, NM $58,638

Winston, NM $58,604

Las Cruces, NM $56,123

White Sands Missile Range, NM $56,307

Santa Teresa, NM $56,716

Playas, NM $58,835

Animas, NM $58,980

Anthony, NM $56,702

Arenas Valley, NM $58,875

Bayard, NM $58,821

Berino, NM $56,445

Buckhorn, NM $58,882

Santa Clara, NM $58,924

Chamberino, NM $56,504

Cliff, NM $58,814

Columbus, NM $58,656

Deming, NM $58,669

Dona Ana, NM $56,125

Fairacres, NM $56,292

Faywood, NM $58,642

Fort Bayard, NM $58,868

Gila, NM $58,727

Glenwood, NM $58,773

Hachita, NM $58,656

Hanover, NM $58,668

Hillsboro, NM $58,548

Hurley, NM $58,781

La Mesa, NM $57,196

Lordsburg, NM $58,792

Mesilla, NM $56,124

Mesilla Park, NM $56,130

Mesquite, NM $56,178

Mimbres, NM $58,715

Mule Creek, NM $58,873

Organ, NM $56,159

Pinos Altos, NM $58,812

Radium Springs, NM $56,147

Redrock, NM $58,663

Rodeo, NM $59,054

San Miguel, NM $56,156

Silver City, NM $58,813

Sunland Park, NM $56,414

Tyrone, NM $58,987

Vado, NM $56,200

Chaparral, NM $56,909

Clovis, NM $58,700

Cannon Afb, NM $58,571

Broadview, NM $58,529

Causey, NM $58,429

Crossroads, NM $58,290

Dora, NM $58,568

Elida, NM $58,325

Floyd, NM $58,467

Fort Sumner, NM $58,419

Grady, NM $58,585

House, NM $58,538

Kenna, NM $58,325

Lingo, NM $58,425

Melrose, NM $58,548

Milnesand, NM $58,302

Pep, NM $58,382

Portales, NM $58,595

Rogers, NM $58,398

Saint Vrain, NM $58,586

Taiban, NM $58,399

Texico, NM $58,608

Yeso, NM $58,187

Roswell, NM $58,255

Artesia, NM $58,370

Caprock, NM $58,251

Carlsbad, NM $58,408

Dexter, NM $58,296

Eunice, NM $58,460

Hagerman, NM $58,325

Hobbs, NM $58,546

Hope, NM $58,112

Jal, NM $58,391

Lake Arthur, NM $58,229

Lakewood, NM $58,316

Loco Hills, NM $58,423

Loving, NM $58,393

Lovington, NM $58,489

Mcdonald, NM $58,330

Malaga, NM $58,336

Maljamar, NM $58,279

Monument, NM $58,417

Tatum, NM $58,367

Whites City, NM $58,465

Carrizozo, NM $57,979

Alamogordo, NM $57,794

Alto, NM $57,987

Bent, NM $57,805

Capitan, NM $57,852

Cloudcroft, NM $57,799

Corona, NM $58,231

Encino, NM $58,698

Fort Stanton, NM $57,877

Glencoe, NM $57,836

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $57,788

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $57,788

Hondo, NM $57,889

La Luz, NM $57,788

Lincoln, NM $57,720

Mayhill, NM $57,918

Mescalero, NM $57,814

Nogal, NM $58,062

Orogrande, NM $57,817

Picacho, NM $57,876

Pinon, NM $58,094

Ruidoso, NM $58,097

Ruidoso Downs, NM $58,018

Sacramento, NM $57,839

San Patricio, NM $57,908

Sunspot, NM $57,788

Timberon, NM $57,913

Tinnie, NM $57,843

Tularosa, NM $57,826

Vaughn, NM $58,462

Weed, NM $57,911

Tucumcari, NM $58,752

Amistad, NM $58,676

Bard, NM $58,582

Capulin, NM $59,246

Clayton, NM $58,790

Conchas Dam, NM $58,844

Cuervo, NM $58,560

Des Moines, NM $59,012

Folsom, NM $59,103

Garita, NM $58,731

Gladstone, NM $58,849

Grenville, NM $58,838

Logan, NM $58,750

Mcalister, NM $58,568

Nara Visa, NM $58,611

Newkirk, NM $58,676

Quay, NM $58,709

San Jon, NM $58,647

Santa Rosa, NM $58,709

Sedan, NM $58,730

Trementina, NM $58,728

Assistant Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Media sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Specialist positions in MFG Durable or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$78,004	$38.0	30%
Media	$75,004	$36.0	25%
Healthcare	$72,004	$35.0	20%
Retail & Wholesale	$70,804	$34.0	18%
Chemicals	$69,004	$33.0	15%

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

Understanding how an Assistant 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.

$54,431

Average $60,003/year

$66,082

$4,536

Average $5,000/month

$5,507

$1,047

Average $1,154/week

$1,271

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,082	$5,507	$1,271	$32
Average	$60,003	$5,000	$1,154	$29
25th Percentile	$54,431	$4,536	$1,047	$26

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