What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Systems Engineer'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 Systems Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Systems Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Systems Engineer's salary?

An Assistant Systems Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,423 for beginners, reaching about $57,135 at mid-level, and approach $60,024 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Systems Engineer?

Assistant Systems Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Systems Engineer roles are District of Columbia $69,452, California $69,188, Massachusetts $68,266. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Systems Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Systems Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Systems Engineer: $166,477; Systems Engineer: $121,905; Electrical Systems Engineer: $95,628; Associate Systems Engineer: $92,447; Security Systems Engineer: $91,855.

Assistant Systems Engineer Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Systems Engineer make in New Mexico? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Systems Engineer in New Mexico is $58,098 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,342
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,686 to $65,030
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,849

10% $45,849

50% (Median) $58,098

90% $71,342

Assistant Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,030	$5,419	$1,251	$31
Average	$58,098	$4,841	$1,117	$28
25th Percentile	$51,686	$4,307	$994	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Systems Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Systems Engineer'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 Systems Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Systems Engineer'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): $54,423
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,626
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,135
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,831
Expert (over 8 years): $60,024

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Systems Engineer	less than 1 year	$54,423
Early Career Level Assistant Systems Engineer	1-2 years	$54,626
Mid-Level Level Assistant Systems Engineer	2-4 years	$57,135
Senior-Level Level Assistant Systems Engineer	5-8 years	$59,831
Expert Level Assistant Systems Engineer	over 8 years	$60,024

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

District of Columbia: $69,452.
California: $69,188.
Massachusetts: $68,266.

District of Columbia $69,452 California $69,188 Massachusetts $68,266 Washington $68,015 New Jersey $67,990 Alaska $67,902 Connecticut $67,037 New York $66,685

Hawaii $65,562 Rhode Island $65,036 Maryland $64,678 Minnesota $64,189 Colorado $64,001 Illinois $63,938 Oregon $63,699 Delaware $63,524

New Hampshire $63,413 Virginia $63,166 Pennsylvania $62,445 Nevada $62,081 North Dakota $61,962 Michigan $61,774 Wisconsin $61,705 Vermont $61,567

Texas $61,184 Maine $61,159 Arizona $61,121 Ohio $61,077 Georgia $60,500 Indiana $60,212 Wyoming $60,155 Utah $60,068

Iowa $60,030 Kansas $59,729 Louisiana $59,641 North Carolina $59,610 Missouri $59,597 Florida $59,352 Montana $59,221 Nebraska $59,095

Kentucky $59,026 South Carolina $58,775 Tennessee $58,619 Idaho $58,556 New Mexico $58,098 Oklahoma $57,998 Alabama $57,627 South Dakota $57,006

Arkansas $56,668 West Virginia $56,486 Mississippi $55,940

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Systems Engineer

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: $58,716
Belen: $58,390
Bernalillo: $58,821

Algodones, NM $58,716

Belen, NM $58,390

Bernalillo, NM $58,821

Bluewater, NM $57,585

Bosque, NM $57,961

Casa Blanca, NM $58,092

Cedar Crest, NM $58,869

Cedarvale, NM $56,561

Cerrillos, NM $58,759

Claunch, NM $56,352

Coyote, NM $57,893

Cuba, NM $57,801

Cubero, NM $58,220

Edgewood, NM $58,607

Estancia, NM $57,908

Gallina, NM $57,590

Counselor, NM $57,626

Grants, NM $57,520

Milan, NM $57,750

Isleta, NM $58,922

Jarales, NM $58,333

Jemez Pueblo, NM $58,434

Jemez Springs, NM $58,254

Laguna, NM $58,505

La Jara, NM $57,736

La Joya, NM $57,602

Lindrith, NM $57,533

Los Lunas, NM $58,699

Mcintosh, NM $58,227

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $57,839

Moriarty, NM $58,031

Mountainair, NM $57,405

Nageezi, NM $57,550

New Laguna, NM $58,192

Paguate, NM $58,232

Pena Blanca, NM $58,882

Peralta, NM $58,792

Placitas, NM $58,822

Ponderosa, NM $58,360

Prewitt, NM $57,568

Regina, NM $57,608

Sandia Park, NM $58,721

Corrales, NM $58,943

San Fidel, NM $57,878

San Rafael, NM $57,632

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $58,722

San Ysidro, NM $58,643

Stanley, NM $58,023

Tijeras, NM $58,729

Tome, NM $58,620

Torreon, NM $58,425

Veguita, NM $57,956

Willard, NM $57,301

Youngsville, NM $57,910

Bosque Farms, NM $58,900

Clines Corners, NM $57,672

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $58,767

Cochiti Lake, NM $58,843

Albuquerque, NM $58,976

Kirtland Afb, NM $58,976

Rio Rancho, NM $58,880

Gallup, NM $57,651

Brimhall, NM $57,488

Church Rock, NM $57,515

Continental Divide, NM $57,474

Crownpoint, NM $57,522

Fence Lake, NM $57,266

Fort Wingate, NM $57,495

Gamerco, NM $57,592

Mentmore, NM $57,503

Mexican Springs, NM $57,496

Ramah, NM $57,390

Rehoboth, NM $57,534

Thoreau, NM $57,537

Tohatchi, NM $57,484

Vanderwagen, NM $57,496

Zuni, NM $57,482

Navajo, NM $57,560

Jamestown, NM $57,417

Pinehill, NM $57,346

Sheep Springs, NM $57,547

Smith Lake, NM $57,761

Yatahey, NM $57,526

Farmington, NM $57,802

Aztec, NM $57,909

Blanco, NM $57,639

Bloomfield, NM $57,570

Flora Vista, NM $57,862

Fruitland, NM $57,500

Kirtland, NM $57,863

La Plata, NM $57,883

Navajo Dam, NM $57,858

Shiprock, NM $57,777

Waterflow, NM $57,748

Newcomb, NM $57,511

Sanostee, NM $57,548

Santa Fe, NM $59,277

Abiquiu, NM $57,656

Alcalde, NM $58,660

Amalia, NM $57,568

Arroyo Hondo, NM $57,487

Arroyo Seco, NM $57,553

Canjilon, NM $57,478

Canones, NM $58,001

Carson, NM $57,707

Cebolla, NM $57,511

Cerro, NM $57,528

Chama, NM $57,764

Chamisal, NM $58,504

Chimayo, NM $58,915

Cordova, NM $58,816

Costilla, NM $57,809

Taos Ski Valley, NM $57,371

Dixon, NM $58,449

Dulce, NM $57,762

El Prado, NM $57,604

El Rito, NM $57,868

Embudo, NM $58,148

Espanola, NM $58,844

Glorieta, NM $59,049

Hernandez, NM $58,297

Ilfeld, NM $58,504

La Madera, NM $57,767

Lamy, NM $58,824

Llano, NM $58,386

Los Alamos, NM $58,963

White Rock, NM $59,074

Medanales, NM $58,361

Ojo Caliente, NM $58,018

Los Ojos, NM $57,622

Pecos, NM $58,865

Penasco, NM $58,169

Petaca, NM $57,424

Questa, NM $57,589

Ranchos De Taos, NM $57,893

Red River, NM $57,425

Ribera, NM $57,794

Rowe, NM $58,559

San Cristobal, NM $57,423

San Jose, NM $58,415

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $58,700

Santa Cruz, NM $58,895

Serafina, NM $57,648

Taos, NM $57,571

Tererro, NM $59,053

Tesuque, NM $59,277

Tierra Amarilla, NM $57,571

Trampas, NM $58,121

Tres Piedras, NM $57,409

Truchas, NM $58,651

Vadito, NM $58,092

Valdez, NM $57,466

Vallecitos, NM $57,421

Velarde, NM $58,360

Villanueva, NM $57,683

Spaceport City, NM $56,507

Las Vegas, NM $57,193

Angel Fire, NM $57,362

Anton Chico, NM $57,094

Buena Vista, NM $57,619

Chacon, NM $57,659

Cimarron, NM $57,272

Cleveland, NM $58,068

Eagle Nest, NM $57,316

Guadalupita, NM $57,571

Holman, NM $57,920

La Loma, NM $56,998

Maxwell, NM $57,292

Miami, NM $57,168

Mills, NM $56,965

Montezuma, NM $58,363

Mora, NM $58,150

Mosquero, NM $56,916

Ocate, NM $57,230

Ojo Feliz, NM $57,381

Rainsville, NM $57,632

Raton, NM $57,436

Rociada, NM $58,393

Roy, NM $56,978

Sapello, NM $57,886

Solano, NM $56,908

Springer, NM $57,143

Ute Park, NM $57,299

Valmora, NM $57,145

Wagon Mound, NM $57,080

Watrous, NM $57,165

Socorro, NM $57,032

Aragon, NM $57,205

Datil, NM $56,969

Lemitar, NM $57,298

Luna, NM $57,306

Magdalena, NM $56,973

Pie Town, NM $57,163

Polvadera, NM $57,436

Quemado, NM $57,282

Reserve, NM $57,179

San Acacia, NM $57,530

San Antonio, NM $56,717

Truth Or Consequences, NM $56,705

Arrey, NM $56,695

Caballo, NM $56,734

Derry, NM $56,446

Elephant Butte, NM $56,852

Garfield, NM $56,282

Hatch, NM $55,380

Monticello, NM $56,702

Rincon, NM $55,061

Salem, NM $56,106

Williamsburg, NM $56,776

Winston, NM $56,743

Las Cruces, NM $54,341

White Sands Missile Range, NM $54,519

Santa Teresa, NM $54,915

Playas, NM $56,967

Animas, NM $57,107

Anthony, NM $54,902

Arenas Valley, NM $57,006

Bayard, NM $56,953

Berino, NM $54,653

Buckhorn, NM $57,012

Santa Clara, NM $57,053

Chamberino, NM $54,710

Cliff, NM $56,946

Columbus, NM $56,793

Deming, NM $56,806

Dona Ana, NM $54,342

Fairacres, NM $54,505

Faywood, NM $56,780

Fort Bayard, NM $56,998

Gila, NM $56,862

Glenwood, NM $56,907

Hachita, NM $56,793

Hanover, NM $56,805

Hillsboro, NM $56,689

Hurley, NM $56,915

La Mesa, NM $55,380

Lordsburg, NM $56,925

Mesilla, NM $54,342

Mesilla Park, NM $54,347

Mesquite, NM $54,394

Mimbres, NM $56,850

Mule Creek, NM $57,004

Organ, NM $54,376

Pinos Altos, NM $56,945

Radium Springs, NM $54,364

Redrock, NM $56,800

Rodeo, NM $57,179

San Miguel, NM $54,373

Silver City, NM $56,946

Sunland Park, NM $54,623

Tyrone, NM $57,114

Vado, NM $54,416

Chaparral, NM $55,102

Clovis, NM $56,836

Cannon Afb, NM $56,711

Broadview, NM $56,671

Causey, NM $56,574

Crossroads, NM $56,439

Dora, NM $56,708

Elida, NM $56,473

Floyd, NM $56,610

Fort Sumner, NM $56,564

Grady, NM $56,725

House, NM $56,680

Kenna, NM $56,473

Lingo, NM $56,570

Melrose, NM $56,689

Milnesand, NM $56,451

Pep, NM $56,528

Portales, NM $56,735

Rogers, NM $56,544

Saint Vrain, NM $56,725

Taiban, NM $56,545

Texico, NM $56,747

Yeso, NM $56,340

Roswell, NM $56,405

Artesia, NM $56,517

Caprock, NM $56,402

Carlsbad, NM $56,554

Dexter, NM $56,445

Eunice, NM $56,604

Hagerman, NM $56,473

Hobbs, NM $56,687

Hope, NM $56,266

Jal, NM $56,537

Lake Arthur, NM $56,380

Lakewood, NM $56,464

Loco Hills, NM $56,568

Loving, NM $56,539

Lovington, NM $56,632

Mcdonald, NM $56,478

Malaga, NM $56,484

Maljamar, NM $56,429

Monument, NM $56,562

Tatum, NM $56,514

Whites City, NM $56,609

Carrizozo, NM $56,138

Alamogordo, NM $55,959

Alto, NM $56,146

Bent, NM $55,970

Capitan, NM $56,015

Cloudcroft, NM $55,963

Corona, NM $56,382

Encino, NM $56,835

Fort Stanton, NM $56,039

Glencoe, NM $55,999

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $55,953

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $55,953

Hondo, NM $56,051

La Luz, NM $55,953

Lincoln, NM $55,887

Mayhill, NM $56,079

Mescalero, NM $55,978

Nogal, NM $56,218

Orogrande, NM $55,981

Picacho, NM $56,039

Pinon, NM $56,249

Ruidoso, NM $56,252

Ruidoso Downs, NM $56,176

Sacramento, NM $56,003

San Patricio, NM $56,069

Sunspot, NM $55,953

Timberon, NM $56,074

Tinnie, NM $56,006

Tularosa, NM $55,990

Vaughn, NM $56,606

Weed, NM $56,072

Tucumcari, NM $56,887

Amistad, NM $56,813

Bard, NM $56,722

Capulin, NM $57,365

Clayton, NM $56,924

Conchas Dam, NM $56,975

Cuervo, NM $56,701

Des Moines, NM $57,138

Folsom, NM $57,227

Garita, NM $56,866

Gladstone, NM $56,980

Grenville, NM $56,969

Logan, NM $56,885

Mcalister, NM $56,709

Nara Visa, NM $56,750

Newkirk, NM $56,813

Quay, NM $56,845

San Jon, NM $56,784

Santa Rosa, NM $56,845

Sedan, NM $56,865

Trementina, NM $56,863

Assistant Systems Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Systems Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 95% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Systems Engineer positions in Telecom or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Systems Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Systems Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$81,337	$39.0	40%
Energy & Utilities	$69,718	$34.0	20%
MFG Durable	$66,813	$32.0	15%
Financial Services	$63,908	$31.0	10%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$61,003	$29.0	5%

Assistant Systems Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Systems Engineer'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.

$51,686

Average $58,098/year

$65,030

$4,307

Average $4,841/month

$5,419

$994

Average $1,117/week

$1,251

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,030	$5,419	$1,251	$31
Average	$58,098	$4,841	$1,117	$28
25th Percentile	$51,686	$4,307	$994	$25

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