What are the main factors that influence an Associate Benefits Consultant'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 Benefits Consultant?

The Chemicals industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Benefits Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Benefits Consultant's salary?

An Associate Benefits Consultant's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,561 for beginners, reaching about $99,604 at mid-level, and approach $160,136 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Benefits Consultant?

Associate Benefits Consultant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Benefits Consultant roles are District of Columbia $70,403, California $70,136, Massachusetts $69,201. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Benefits Consultant roles make?

Salaries for Associate Benefits Consultant level roles vary by specialization: Health And Benefits Consultant: $100,221; Senior Benefits Consultant: $74,849; Implementation and Benefits Consultant: $61,891; Benefits Consultant: $59,477; Associate Benefits Analyst: $59,354.

Associate Benefits Consultant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Associate Benefits Consultant make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Benefits Consultant in New Mexico is $58,894 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,145
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,889 to $68,971
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,422

10% $47,422

50% (Median) $58,894

90% $78,145

Associate Benefits Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,971	$5,748	$1,326	$33
Average	$58,894	$4,908	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$52,889	$4,407	$1,017	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Benefits Consultant Salaries

An Associate Benefits Consultant'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 Benefits Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Benefits Consultant'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): $51,561
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,795
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,604
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,962
Expert (over 8 years): $160,136

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Benefits Clerk II	less than 1 year	$51,561
Associate Benefits Consultant	1-2 years	$56,795
Benefits Supervisor	2-4 years	$99,604
Benefits Manager	5-8 years	$119,962
Benefits Senior Manager	over 8 years	$160,136

How Do Associate Benefits Consultant 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 Benefits Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,403.
California: $70,136.
Massachusetts: $69,201.

District of Columbia $70,403 California $70,136 Massachusetts $69,201 Washington $68,947 New Jersey $68,922 Alaska $68,833 Connecticut $67,955 New York $67,599

Hawaii $66,461 Rhode Island $65,927 Maryland $65,564 Minnesota $65,068 Colorado $64,878 Illinois $64,814 Oregon $64,572 Delaware $64,394

New Hampshire $64,282 Virginia $64,032 Pennsylvania $63,301 Nevada $62,932 North Dakota $62,811 Michigan $62,620 Wisconsin $62,550 Vermont $62,410

Texas $62,022 Maine $61,997 Arizona $61,959 Ohio $61,914 Georgia $61,329 Indiana $61,037 Wyoming $60,980 Utah $60,891

Iowa $60,852 Kansas $60,547 Louisiana $60,458 North Carolina $60,426 Missouri $60,414 Florida $60,166 Montana $60,032 Nebraska $59,905

Kentucky $59,835 South Carolina $59,581 Tennessee $59,422 Idaho $59,358 New Mexico $58,894 Oklahoma $58,792 Alabama $58,417 South Dakota $57,788

Arkansas $57,444 West Virginia $57,260 Mississippi $56,707

Top Paying Cities for Associate Benefits Consultant

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: $59,521
Belen: $59,190
Bernalillo: $59,627

Algodones, NM $59,521

Belen, NM $59,190

Bernalillo, NM $59,627

Bluewater, NM $58,374

Bosque, NM $58,755

Casa Blanca, NM $58,888

Cedar Crest, NM $59,676

Cedarvale, NM $57,336

Cerrillos, NM $59,564

Claunch, NM $57,124

Coyote, NM $58,687

Cuba, NM $58,593

Cubero, NM $59,018

Edgewood, NM $59,410

Estancia, NM $58,701

Gallina, NM $58,380

Counselor, NM $58,416

Grants, NM $58,308

Milan, NM $58,541

Isleta, NM $59,729

Jarales, NM $59,132

Jemez Pueblo, NM $59,235

Jemez Springs, NM $59,052

Laguna, NM $59,307

La Jara, NM $58,527

La Joya, NM $58,392

Lindrith, NM $58,321

Los Lunas, NM $59,503

Mcintosh, NM $59,024

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $58,631

Moriarty, NM $58,826

Mountainair, NM $58,191

Nageezi, NM $58,338

New Laguna, NM $58,989

Paguate, NM $59,029

Pena Blanca, NM $59,689

Peralta, NM $59,597

Placitas, NM $59,628

Ponderosa, NM $59,160

Prewitt, NM $58,357

Regina, NM $58,397

Sandia Park, NM $59,526

Corrales, NM $59,751

San Fidel, NM $58,671

San Rafael, NM $58,422

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $59,527

San Ysidro, NM $59,447

Stanley, NM $58,818

Tijeras, NM $59,534

Tome, NM $59,424

Torreon, NM $59,226

Veguita, NM $58,750

Willard, NM $58,086

Youngsville, NM $58,703

Bosque Farms, NM $59,707

Clines Corners, NM $58,462

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $59,572

Cochiti Lake, NM $59,649

Albuquerque, NM $59,784

Kirtland Afb, NM $59,784

Rio Rancho, NM $59,686

Gallup, NM $58,441

Brimhall, NM $58,276

Church Rock, NM $58,303

Continental Divide, NM $58,262

Crownpoint, NM $58,310

Fence Lake, NM $58,050

Fort Wingate, NM $58,283

Gamerco, NM $58,381

Mentmore, NM $58,291

Mexican Springs, NM $58,284

Ramah, NM $58,177

Rehoboth, NM $58,322

Thoreau, NM $58,326

Tohatchi, NM $58,272

Vanderwagen, NM $58,284

Zuni, NM $58,270

Navajo, NM $58,349

Jamestown, NM $58,204

Pinehill, NM $58,132

Sheep Springs, NM $58,335

Smith Lake, NM $58,553

Yatahey, NM $58,314

Farmington, NM $58,595

Aztec, NM $58,703

Blanco, NM $58,429

Bloomfield, NM $58,359

Flora Vista, NM $58,655

Fruitland, NM $58,288

Kirtland, NM $58,656

La Plata, NM $58,677

Navajo Dam, NM $58,650

Shiprock, NM $58,569

Waterflow, NM $58,539

Newcomb, NM $58,299

Sanostee, NM $58,336

Santa Fe, NM $60,089

Abiquiu, NM $58,446

Alcalde, NM $59,464

Amalia, NM $58,357

Arroyo Hondo, NM $58,275

Arroyo Seco, NM $58,342

Canjilon, NM $58,265

Canones, NM $58,796

Carson, NM $58,498

Cebolla, NM $58,299

Cerro, NM $58,317

Chama, NM $58,555

Chamisal, NM $59,306

Chimayo, NM $59,723

Cordova, NM $59,621

Costilla, NM $58,602

Taos Ski Valley, NM $58,157

Dixon, NM $59,249

Dulce, NM $58,554

El Prado, NM $58,394

El Rito, NM $58,661

Embudo, NM $58,945

Espanola, NM $59,650

Glorieta, NM $59,858

Hernandez, NM $59,096

Ilfeld, NM $59,305

La Madera, NM $58,558

Lamy, NM $59,630

Llano, NM $59,186

Los Alamos, NM $59,771

White Rock, NM $59,883

Medanales, NM $59,161

Ojo Caliente, NM $58,813

Los Ojos, NM $58,411

Pecos, NM $59,672

Penasco, NM $58,966

Petaca, NM $58,211

Questa, NM $58,378

Ranchos De Taos, NM $58,686

Red River, NM $58,212

Ribera, NM $58,586

Rowe, NM $59,361

San Cristobal, NM $58,210

San Jose, NM $59,215

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $59,504

Santa Cruz, NM $59,702

Serafina, NM $58,438

Taos, NM $58,360

Tererro, NM $59,862

Tesuque, NM $60,089

Tierra Amarilla, NM $58,360

Trampas, NM $58,918

Tres Piedras, NM $58,195

Truchas, NM $59,455

Vadito, NM $58,888

Valdez, NM $58,254

Vallecitos, NM $58,208

Velarde, NM $59,160

Villanueva, NM $58,473

Spaceport City, NM $57,281

Las Vegas, NM $57,977

Angel Fire, NM $58,148

Anton Chico, NM $57,877

Buena Vista, NM $58,408

Chacon, NM $58,450

Cimarron, NM $58,057

Cleveland, NM $58,864

Eagle Nest, NM $58,101

Guadalupita, NM $58,360

Holman, NM $58,714

La Loma, NM $57,779

Maxwell, NM $58,077

Miami, NM $57,952

Mills, NM $57,746

Montezuma, NM $59,163

Mora, NM $58,947

Mosquero, NM $57,695

Ocate, NM $58,015

Ojo Feliz, NM $58,167

Rainsville, NM $58,422

Raton, NM $58,223

Rociada, NM $59,193

Roy, NM $57,758

Sapello, NM $58,679

Solano, NM $57,688

Springer, NM $57,926

Ute Park, NM $58,085

Valmora, NM $57,928

Wagon Mound, NM $57,862

Watrous, NM $57,948

Socorro, NM $57,814

Aragon, NM $57,989

Datil, NM $57,749

Lemitar, NM $58,083

Luna, NM $58,092

Magdalena, NM $57,754

Pie Town, NM $57,947

Polvadera, NM $58,223

Quemado, NM $58,067

Reserve, NM $57,962

San Acacia, NM $58,319

San Antonio, NM $57,494

Truth Or Consequences, NM $57,482

Arrey, NM $57,472

Caballo, NM $57,512

Derry, NM $57,219

Elephant Butte, NM $57,631

Garfield, NM $57,053

Hatch, NM $56,139

Monticello, NM $57,479

Rincon, NM $55,816

Salem, NM $56,875

Williamsburg, NM $57,554

Winston, NM $57,521

Las Cruces, NM $55,085

White Sands Missile Range, NM $55,266

Santa Teresa, NM $55,668

Playas, NM $57,748

Animas, NM $57,889

Anthony, NM $55,654

Arenas Valley, NM $57,787

Bayard, NM $57,734

Berino, NM $55,402

Buckhorn, NM $57,793

Santa Clara, NM $57,835

Chamberino, NM $55,460

Cliff, NM $57,727

Columbus, NM $57,571

Deming, NM $57,585

Dona Ana, NM $55,087

Fairacres, NM $55,252

Faywood, NM $57,558

Fort Bayard, NM $57,779

Gila, NM $57,641

Glenwood, NM $57,686

Hachita, NM $57,571

Hanover, NM $57,583

Hillsboro, NM $57,466

Hurley, NM $57,695

La Mesa, NM $56,139

Lordsburg, NM $57,705

Mesilla, NM $55,086

Mesilla Park, NM $55,092

Mesquite, NM $55,139

Mimbres, NM $57,629

Mule Creek, NM $57,785

Organ, NM $55,121

Pinos Altos, NM $57,725

Radium Springs, NM $55,109

Redrock, NM $57,578

Rodeo, NM $57,962

San Miguel, NM $55,118

Silver City, NM $57,726

Sunland Park, NM $55,371

Tyrone, NM $57,897

Vado, NM $55,161

Chaparral, NM $55,857

Clovis, NM $57,615

Cannon Afb, NM $57,488

Broadview, NM $57,447

Causey, NM $57,349

Crossroads, NM $57,213

Dora, NM $57,485

Elida, NM $57,246

Floyd, NM $57,386

Fort Sumner, NM $57,339

Grady, NM $57,502

House, NM $57,456

Kenna, NM $57,247

Lingo, NM $57,345

Melrose, NM $57,466

Milnesand, NM $57,224

Pep, NM $57,302

Portales, NM $57,512

Rogers, NM $57,318

Saint Vrain, NM $57,503

Taiban, NM $57,320

Texico, NM $57,525

Yeso, NM $57,112

Roswell, NM $57,178

Artesia, NM $57,291

Caprock, NM $57,175

Carlsbad, NM $57,328

Dexter, NM $57,218

Eunice, NM $57,379

Hagerman, NM $57,247

Hobbs, NM $57,463

Hope, NM $57,037

Jal, NM $57,312

Lake Arthur, NM $57,152

Lakewood, NM $57,238

Loco Hills, NM $57,343

Loving, NM $57,314

Lovington, NM $57,408

Mcdonald, NM $57,252

Malaga, NM $57,258

Maljamar, NM $57,202

Monument, NM $57,337

Tatum, NM $57,288

Whites City, NM $57,384

Carrizozo, NM $56,907

Alamogordo, NM $56,726

Alto, NM $56,915

Bent, NM $56,737

Capitan, NM $56,783

Cloudcroft, NM $56,730

Corona, NM $57,154

Encino, NM $57,613

Fort Stanton, NM $56,807

Glencoe, NM $56,766

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $56,719

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $56,719

Hondo, NM $56,819

La Luz, NM $56,719

Lincoln, NM $56,653

Mayhill, NM $56,848

Mescalero, NM $56,745

Nogal, NM $56,988

Orogrande, NM $56,748

Picacho, NM $56,806

Pinon, NM $57,020

Ruidoso, NM $57,023

Ruidoso Downs, NM $56,946

Sacramento, NM $56,770

San Patricio, NM $56,838

Sunspot, NM $56,719

Timberon, NM $56,842

Tinnie, NM $56,773

Tularosa, NM $56,757

Vaughn, NM $57,381

Weed, NM $56,841

Tucumcari, NM $57,666

Amistad, NM $57,592

Bard, NM $57,500

Capulin, NM $58,151

Clayton, NM $57,704

Conchas Dam, NM $57,756

Cuervo, NM $57,478

Des Moines, NM $57,921

Folsom, NM $58,011

Garita, NM $57,645

Gladstone, NM $57,761

Grenville, NM $57,750

Logan, NM $57,664

Mcalister, NM $57,486

Nara Visa, NM $57,528

Newkirk, NM $57,591

Quay, NM $57,624

San Jon, NM $57,562

Santa Rosa, NM $57,624

Sedan, NM $57,645

Trementina, NM $57,642

Associate Benefits Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Benefits Consultant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Chemicals and Retail & Wholesale sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Associate Benefits Consultant positions in Aerospace & Defense or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Benefits Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Benefits Consultant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Chemicals	$73,618	$35.0	25%
Retail & Wholesale	$71,851	$35.0	22%
Biotechnology	$70,673	$34.0	20%
Media	$69,495	$33.0	18%
Business Services	$67,728	$33.0	15%

Associate Benefits Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Benefits Consultant'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.

$52,889

Average $58,894/year

$68,971

$4,407

Average $4,908/month

$5,748

$1,017

Average $1,133/week

$1,326

$25

Average $28/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,971	$5,748	$1,326	$33
Average	$58,894	$4,908	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$52,889	$4,407	$1,017	$25

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