What are the main factors that influence an Associate Applications 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 Associate Applications Specialist?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Applications Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Applications Specialist's salary?

An Associate Applications Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,607 for beginners, reaching about $92,564 at mid-level, and approach $150,861 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Applications Specialist?

Associate Applications Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Applications Specialist roles are District of Columbia $69,047, California $68,786, Massachusetts $67,869. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Applications Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Associate Applications Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Field Applications Specialist: $120,431; Technical Applications Specialist: $118,299; Senior Applications Specialist: $107,911; Intranet Applications Specialist - Web: $98,403; IT Applications Specialist: $92,173.

Associate Applications Specialist Salary in Colorado

How much does an Associate Applications Specialist make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Applications Specialist in Colorado is $63,628 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,996
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,038 to $68,532
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,949

10% $52,949

50% (Median) $63,628

90% $72,996

Associate Applications Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,532	$5,711	$1,318	$33
Average	$63,628	$5,302	$1,224	$31
25th Percentile	$58,038	$4,837	$1,116	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Applications Specialist Salaries

An Associate Applications 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 Associate Applications Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Applications 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): $62,607
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,093
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,564
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,190
Expert (over 8 years): $150,861

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Associate Applications Specialist	less than 1 year	$62,607
Inclusion and Diversity Specialist II	1-2 years	$80,093
Inclusion and Diversity Specialist III	2-4 years	$92,564
Inclusion and Diversity Specialist IV	5-8 years	$123,190
Inclusion and Diversity Specialist V	over 8 years	$150,861

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

District of Columbia: $69,047.
California: $68,786.
Massachusetts: $67,869.

District of Columbia $69,047 California $68,786 Massachusetts $67,869 Washington $67,619 New Jersey $67,594 Alaska $67,507 Connecticut $66,646 New York $66,297

Hawaii $65,181 Rhode Island $64,657 Maryland $64,302 Minnesota $63,815 Colorado $63,628 Illinois $63,566 Oregon $63,329 Delaware $63,154

New Hampshire $63,044 Virginia $62,799 Pennsylvania $62,082 Nevada $61,720 North Dakota $61,601 Michigan $61,414 Wisconsin $61,346 Vermont $61,208

Texas $60,828 Maine $60,803 Arizona $60,766 Ohio $60,722 Georgia $60,148 Indiana $59,861 Wyoming $59,805 Utah $59,718

Iowa $59,681 Kansas $59,381 Louisiana $59,294 North Carolina $59,263 Missouri $59,250 Florida $59,007 Montana $58,876 Nebraska $58,751

Kentucky $58,683 South Carolina $58,433 Tennessee $58,277 Idaho $58,215 New Mexico $57,760 Oklahoma $57,660 Alabama $57,292 South Dakota $56,675

Arkansas $56,338 West Virginia $56,157 Mississippi $55,615

Top Paying Cities for Associate Applications 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:

Glen Haven: $62,382
Hygiene: $64,550
Johnstown: $62,521

Glen Haven, CO $62,382

Hygiene, CO $64,550

Johnstown, CO $62,521

Laporte, CO $61,828

Livermore, CO $61,628

Loveland, CO $62,326

Lyons, CO $64,437

Masonville, CO $61,868

Mead, CO $63,232

Milliken, CO $62,435

Niwot, CO $65,057

Red Feather Lakes, CO $61,797

Severance, CO $61,917

Timnath, CO $61,837

Wellington, CO $61,491

Windsor, CO $61,926

Brighton, CO $63,461

Ault, CO $61,808

Briggsdale, CO $61,825

Carr, CO $60,762

Eastlake, CO $63,626

Eaton, CO $62,004

Evans, CO $62,319

Fort Lupton, CO $63,280

Galeton, CO $62,010

Gilcrest, CO $62,660

Gill, CO $62,112

Greeley, CO $62,166

Henderson, CO $63,560

Hudson, CO $63,072

Keenesburg, CO $62,768

Kersey, CO $62,119

La Salle, CO $62,552

Lucerne, CO $62,099

Nunn, CO $61,612

Orchard, CO $61,818

Pierce, CO $61,848

Ohio City, CO $62,484

Parlin, CO $62,190

Penrose, CO $61,647

Pitkin, CO $62,406

Poncha Springs, CO $61,984

Powderhorn, CO $62,060

Rockvale, CO $61,367

Sargents, CO $61,879

Twin Lakes, CO $63,923

Westcliffe, CO $61,401

Wetmore, CO $61,006

Durango, CO $62,234

Cahone, CO $62,081

Cortez, CO $62,034

Dolores, CO $62,182

Dove Creek, CO $62,019

Egnar, CO $62,054

Hesperus, CO $61,691

Lewis, CO $62,191

Mancos, CO $62,033

Marvel, CO $61,689

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $61,712

Pleasant View, CO $61,903

Rico, CO $62,197

Towaoc, CO $61,775

Yellow Jacket, CO $62,116

Montrose, CO $62,430

Austin, CO $62,511

Bedrock, CO $62,038

Cedaredge, CO $62,574

Cory, CO $62,496

Crawford, CO $62,319

Delta, CO $62,428

Eckert, CO $62,526

Hotchkiss, CO $62,488

Lazear, CO $62,441

Naturita, CO $62,164

Norwood, CO $62,188

Nucla, CO $62,259

Olathe, CO $62,360

Ophir, CO $62,256

Ouray, CO $62,246

Paonia, CO $62,774

Paradox, CO $62,072

Placerville, CO $62,198

Redvale, CO $62,218

Ridgway, CO $62,237

Silverton, CO $62,132

Somerset, CO $62,965

Telluride, CO $62,267

Grand Junction, CO $62,814

Platteville, CO $62,799

Roggen, CO $62,151

Weldona, CO $61,671

Wiggins, CO $62,001

Fort Morgan, CO $61,696

Log Lane Village, CO $61,898

Akron, CO $61,249

Amherst, CO $61,053

Atwood, CO $61,464

Brush, CO $61,459

Crook, CO $61,289

Eckley, CO $61,096

Fleming, CO $61,406

Grover, CO $61,358

Haxtun, CO $61,394

Hereford, CO $60,966

Hillrose, CO $61,520

Holyoke, CO $61,208

Idalia, CO $60,901

Iliff, CO $61,450

Julesburg, CO $61,202

Lindon, CO $60,986

Merino, CO $61,517

New Raymer, CO $61,503

Otis, CO $61,304

Ovid, CO $61,223

Padroni, CO $61,294

Paoli, CO $61,394

Peetz, CO $61,277

Sedgwick, CO $61,246

Snyder, CO $61,471

Sterling, CO $61,569

Stoneham, CO $61,507

Vernon, CO $60,959

Woodrow, CO $61,114

Wray, CO $61,081

Yuma, CO $61,285

Anton, CO $61,002

Arapahoe, CO $60,521

Arriba, CO $60,741

Bethune, CO $60,831

Burlington, CO $60,774

Calhan, CO $61,735

Cascade, CO $62,243

Cheyenne Wells, CO $60,609

Cope, CO $60,973

Cripple Creek, CO $62,126

Divide, CO $62,159

Flagler, CO $60,803

Florissant, CO $62,108

Fountain, CO $61,730

Genoa, CO $60,782

Green Mountain Falls, CO $62,227

Guffey, CO $62,042

Hugo, CO $60,410

Joes, CO $61,034

Karval, CO $60,059

Kirk, CO $60,983

Kit Carson, CO $60,534

Limon, CO $61,149

Lake George, CO $62,202

Manitou Springs, CO $62,243

Matheson, CO $61,104

Peyton, CO $62,027

Ramah, CO $60,709

Rush, CO $60,854

Seibert, CO $60,778

Simla, CO $61,382

Stratton, CO $60,838

U S A F Academy, CO $62,239

Victor, CO $62,098

Vona, CO $60,813

Wild Horse, CO $60,417

Woodland Park, CO $62,192

Yoder, CO $61,088

Colorado Springs, CO $62,244

Clifton, CO $62,774

Fruita, CO $62,619

Gateway, CO $62,178

Glade Park, CO $62,393

Loma, CO $62,641

Mack, CO $62,474

Palisade, CO $62,661

Whitewater, CO $62,388

Glenwood Springs, CO $63,419

Dinosaur, CO $62,372

Aspen, CO $64,607

Snowmass Village, CO $64,605

Avon, CO $64,025

Basalt, CO $64,401

Carbondale, CO $64,162

Collbran, CO $62,599

Craig, CO $63,059

De Beque, CO $62,592

Eagle, CO $63,763

Edwards, CO $63,899

Parachute, CO $62,918

Battlement Mesa, CO $62,860

Gypsum, CO $63,445

Hamilton, CO $63,328

Hayden, CO $63,149

Maybell, CO $62,450

Meeker, CO $63,333

Meredith, CO $64,190

Mesa, CO $62,569

Minturn, CO $63,830

Molina, CO $62,531

New Castle, CO $63,200

Rangely, CO $62,625

Red Cliff, CO $63,821

Rifle, CO $63,044

Silt, CO $63,018

Slater, CO $62,759

Snowmass, CO $64,475

Wolcott, CO $63,801

Woody Creek, CO $64,603

Vail, CO $64,103

Pueblo, CO $60,354

Colorado City, CO $60,767

Aguilar, CO $61,032

Arlington, CO $59,958

Avondale, CO $60,516

Beulah, CO $60,771

Boncarbo, CO $61,062

Boone, CO $60,711

Branson, CO $60,562

Campo, CO $60,338

Cheraw, CO $60,454

Crowley, CO $60,583

Eads, CO $60,497

Fort Lyon, CO $60,430

Fowler, CO $60,604

Gardner, CO $61,197

Granada, CO $60,633

Hartman, CO $60,749

Hasty, CO $60,563

Haswell, CO $60,205

Hoehne, CO $60,963

Holly, CO $60,557

Kim, CO $60,500

La Junta, CO $60,539

Lamar, CO $60,724

Las Animas, CO $60,506

La Veta, CO $61,303

Mc Clave, CO $60,572

Manzanola, CO $60,493

Model, CO $60,585

Olney Springs, CO $60,389

Ordway, CO $60,088

Pritchett, CO $60,503

Rocky Ford, CO $60,405

Rye, CO $60,860

Sheridan Lake, CO $60,521

Springfield, CO $60,627

Sugar City, CO $59,928

Swink, CO $60,479

Trinchera, CO $60,702

Trinidad, CO $60,965

Two Buttes, CO $60,624

Vilas, CO $60,615

Walsenburg, CO $60,980

Walsh, CO $60,551

Weston, CO $61,177

Wiley, CO $60,517

Alamosa, CO $61,769

Antonito, CO $61,730

Arboles, CO $61,855

Arvada, CO $63,629

Aurora, CO $63,585

Bayfield, CO $62,029

Broomfield, CO $63,908

Commerce City, CO $63,479

Dupont, CO $63,601

Eldorado Springs, CO $65,115

Lafayette, CO $64,537

Louisville, CO $64,617

Westminster, CO $63,599

Wheat Ridge, CO $63,596

Agate, CO $61,343

Bennett, CO $62,938

Byers, CO $62,186

Castle Rock, CO $62,462

Deer Trail, CO $61,776

Elbert, CO $62,067

Elizabeth, CO $62,590

Englewood, CO $63,585

Franktown, CO $62,421

Kiowa, CO $62,140

Larkspur, CO $62,259

Littleton, CO $63,522

Lone Tree, CO $63,354

Louviers, CO $63,266

Monument, CO $62,198

Palmer Lake, CO $62,204

Parker, CO $63,122

Sedalia, CO $62,494

Strasburg, CO $62,738

Watkins, CO $63,208

Denver, CO $63,578

Thornton, CO $63,628

Boulder, CO $65,429

Golden, CO $63,591

Alma, CO $63,233

Bailey, CO $63,090

Black Hawk, CO $64,227

Bond, CO $63,795

Breckenridge, CO $63,369

Buffalo Creek, CO $62,872

Burns, CO $63,385

Central City, CO $63,866

Clark, CO $62,784

Climax, CO $63,442

Coalmont, CO $62,676

Como, CO $62,462

Conifer, CO $63,254

Cowdrey, CO $62,423

Dillon, CO $63,331

Dumont, CO $63,638

Evergreen, CO $63,481

Empire, CO $63,348

Fairplay, CO $62,520

Fraser, CO $63,419

Frisco, CO $63,722

Georgetown, CO $63,300

Granby, CO $63,250

Grand Lake, CO $63,215

Grant, CO $62,766

Hartsel, CO $62,187

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $63,165

Idaho Springs, CO $63,530

Idledale, CO $63,526

Indian Hills, CO $63,493

Jamestown, CO $65,324

Jefferson, CO $62,634

Kittredge, CO $63,500

Kremmling, CO $63,159

Leadville, CO $63,364

Mc Coy, CO $63,375

Morrison, CO $63,480

Nederland, CO $64,729

Oak Creek, CO $63,262

Parshall, CO $63,534

Phippsburg, CO $63,324

Pine, CO $62,948

Pinecliffe, CO $65,034

Rand, CO $62,680

Rollinsville, CO $64,428

Shawnee, CO $62,933

Silver Plume, CO $63,032

Steamboat Springs, CO $63,144

Tabernash, CO $63,567

Toponas, CO $63,301

Walden, CO $62,587

Ward, CO $64,559

Winter Park, CO $63,649

Yampa, CO $63,387

Silverthorne, CO $63,667

Longmont, CO $64,299

Allenspark, CO $64,007

Estes Park, CO $63,046

Bellvue, CO $62,239

Berthoud, CO $63,001

Dacono, CO $63,736

Drake, CO $62,261

Erie, CO $64,022

Firestone, CO $63,578

Fort Collins, CO $61,795

Frederick, CO $63,580

Blanca, CO $61,550

Capulin, CO $61,866

Center, CO $61,816

Chama, CO $61,339

Chimney Rock, CO $61,881

Chromo, CO $61,465

Conejos, CO $61,692

Creede, CO $62,015

Crestone, CO $61,579

Del Norte, CO $61,881

Fort Garland, CO $61,412

San Luis, CO $61,162

Homelake, CO $61,823

Hooper, CO $61,618

Ignacio, CO $61,762

Jaroso, CO $61,297

La Jara, CO $61,791

Manassa, CO $61,729

Moffat, CO $61,660

Monte Vista, CO $61,860

Mosca, CO $61,540

Pagosa Springs, CO $61,876

Romeo, CO $61,910

Saguache, CO $61,873

Sanford, CO $61,563

San Pablo, CO $61,247

South Fork, CO $61,943

Villa Grove, CO $61,743

Salida, CO $61,986

Almont, CO $63,581

Buena Vista, CO $63,484

Canon City, CO $61,709

Cimarron, CO $62,126

Coal Creek, CO $61,343

Coaldale, CO $61,834

Cotopaxi, CO $61,661

Crested Butte, CO $63,916

Florence, CO $61,247

Monarch, CO $62,115

Granite, CO $63,048

Gunnison, CO $62,174

Hillside, CO $61,638

Howard, CO $61,946

Lake City, CO $62,122

Nathrop, CO $62,172

Associate Applications Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Applications Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 47% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Associate Applications Specialist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Applications Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Applications Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$79,535	$38.0	25%
Financial Services	$76,354	$37.0	20%
Biotechnology	$73,172	$35.0	15%
Software & Networking	$73,172	$35.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$71,264	$34.0	12%

Associate Applications Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Applications 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.

$58,038

Average $63,628/year

$68,532

$4,837

Average $5,302/month

$5,711

$1,116

Average $1,224/week

$1,318

$28

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,532	$5,711	$1,318	$33
Average	$63,628	$5,302	$1,224	$31
25th Percentile	$58,038	$4,837	$1,116	$28

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