What are the main factors that influence an Associate Communications Officer'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 Communications Officer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Communications Officer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Communications Officer's salary?

An Associate Communications Officer's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,522 for beginners, reaching about $88,411 at mid-level, and approach $144,462 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Communications Officer?

Associate Communications Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Communications Officer roles are District of Columbia $92,583, California $92,232, Massachusetts $91,003. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Communications Officer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Communications Officer level roles vary by specialization: Chief Investor Communications Officer: $370,800; Marketing Communications Associate: $103,017; Corporate Communications Officer: $92,313; Senior Communications Associate: $92,228; Communications Associate: $92,095.

Associate Communications Officer Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Associate Communications Officer make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Communications Officer in New Mexico is $77,448 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,505
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,184 to $85,329
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,570

10% $63,570

50% (Median) $77,448

90% $92,505

Associate Communications Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,329	$7,111	$1,641	$41
Average	$77,448	$6,454	$1,489	$37
25th Percentile	$70,184	$5,849	$1,350	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Communications Officer Salaries

An Associate Communications Officer'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 Communications Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Communications Officer'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): $57,522
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,806
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,411
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,784
Expert (over 8 years): $144,462

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Communications Representative I	less than 1 year	$57,522
Associate Communications Officer	1-2 years	$75,806
Communications Representative III	2-4 years	$88,411
Communications Representative IV	5-8 years	$110,784
Communications Representative V	over 8 years	$144,462

How Do Associate Communications Officer 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 Communications Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,583.
California: $92,232.
Massachusetts: $91,003.

District of Columbia $92,583 California $92,232 Massachusetts $91,003 Washington $90,668 New Jersey $90,635 Alaska $90,518 Connecticut $89,364 New York $88,895

Hawaii $87,399 Rhode Island $86,696 Maryland $86,220 Minnesota $85,567 Colorado $85,317 Illinois $85,233 Oregon $84,915 Delaware $84,681

New Hampshire $84,534 Virginia $84,204 Pennsylvania $83,243 Nevada $82,758 North Dakota $82,599 Michigan $82,348 Wisconsin $82,256 Vermont $82,072

Texas $81,562 Maine $81,529 Arizona $81,478 Ohio $81,420 Georgia $80,651 Indiana $80,266 Wyoming $80,191 Utah $80,074

Iowa $80,023 Kansas $79,622 Louisiana $79,505 North Carolina $79,463 Missouri $79,447 Florida $79,120 Montana $78,945 Nebraska $78,778

Kentucky $78,686 South Carolina $78,351 Tennessee $78,142 Idaho $78,058 New Mexico $77,448 Oklahoma $77,314 Alabama $76,821 South Dakota $75,993

Arkansas $75,541 West Virginia $75,299 Mississippi $74,572

Top Paying Cities for Associate Communications Officer

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: $78,272
Belen: $77,837
Bernalillo: $78,411

Algodones, NM $78,272

Belen, NM $77,837

Bernalillo, NM $78,411

Bluewater, NM $76,765

Bosque, NM $77,265

Casa Blanca, NM $77,440

Cedar Crest, NM $78,477

Cedarvale, NM $75,399

Cerrillos, NM $78,329

Claunch, NM $75,120

Coyote, NM $77,175

Cuba, NM $77,052

Cubero, NM $77,611

Edgewood, NM $78,126

Estancia, NM $77,195

Gallina, NM $76,772

Counselor, NM $76,819

Grants, NM $76,677

Milan, NM $76,984

Isleta, NM $78,546

Jarales, NM $77,762

Jemez Pueblo, NM $77,896

Jemez Springs, NM $77,656

Laguna, NM $77,991

La Jara, NM $76,966

La Joya, NM $76,787

Lindrith, NM $76,695

Los Lunas, NM $78,249

Mcintosh, NM $77,619

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $77,103

Moriarty, NM $77,359

Mountainair, NM $76,524

Nageezi, NM $76,717

New Laguna, NM $77,573

Paguate, NM $77,626

Pena Blanca, NM $78,493

Peralta, NM $78,373

Placitas, NM $78,413

Ponderosa, NM $77,798

Prewitt, NM $76,741

Regina, NM $76,795

Sandia Park, NM $78,279

Corrales, NM $78,574

San Fidel, NM $77,155

San Rafael, NM $76,827

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $78,280

San Ysidro, NM $78,175

Stanley, NM $77,348

Tijeras, NM $78,289

Tome, NM $78,145

Torreon, NM $77,885

Veguita, NM $77,259

Willard, NM $76,386

Youngsville, NM $77,197

Bosque Farms, NM $78,517

Clines Corners, NM $76,880

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $78,339

Cochiti Lake, NM $78,441

Albuquerque, NM $78,619

Kirtland Afb, NM $78,619

Rio Rancho, NM $78,490

Gallup, NM $76,853

Brimhall, NM $76,635

Church Rock, NM $76,671

Continental Divide, NM $76,617

Crownpoint, NM $76,680

Fence Lake, NM $76,338

Fort Wingate, NM $76,644

Gamerco, NM $76,773

Mentmore, NM $76,654

Mexican Springs, NM $76,645

Ramah, NM $76,505

Rehoboth, NM $76,696

Thoreau, NM $76,700

Tohatchi, NM $76,630

Vanderwagen, NM $76,645

Zuni, NM $76,627

Navajo, NM $76,731

Jamestown, NM $76,541

Pinehill, NM $76,445

Sheep Springs, NM $76,713

Smith Lake, NM $76,999

Yatahey, NM $76,685

Farmington, NM $77,054

Aztec, NM $77,196

Blanco, NM $76,836

Bloomfield, NM $76,745

Flora Vista, NM $77,134

Fruitland, NM $76,651

Kirtland, NM $77,134

La Plata, NM $77,162

Navajo Dam, NM $77,128

Shiprock, NM $77,021

Waterflow, NM $76,981

Newcomb, NM $76,666

Sanostee, NM $76,715

Santa Fe, NM $79,020

Abiquiu, NM $76,858

Alcalde, NM $78,197

Amalia, NM $76,741

Arroyo Hondo, NM $76,634

Arroyo Seco, NM $76,722

Canjilon, NM $76,621

Canones, NM $77,319

Carson, NM $76,927

Cebolla, NM $76,666

Cerro, NM $76,689

Chama, NM $77,002

Chamisal, NM $77,990

Chimayo, NM $78,538

Cordova, NM $78,405

Costilla, NM $77,063

Taos Ski Valley, NM $76,479

Dixon, NM $77,915

Dulce, NM $77,001

El Prado, NM $76,790

El Rito, NM $77,142

Embudo, NM $77,515

Espanola, NM $78,442

Glorieta, NM $78,716

Hernandez, NM $77,713

Ilfeld, NM $77,989

La Madera, NM $77,007

Lamy, NM $78,415

Llano, NM $77,832

Los Alamos, NM $78,601

White Rock, NM $78,749

Medanales, NM $77,799

Ojo Caliente, NM $77,342

Los Ojos, NM $76,813

Pecos, NM $78,471

Penasco, NM $77,543

Petaca, NM $76,550

Questa, NM $76,770

Ranchos De Taos, NM $77,175

Red River, NM $76,551

Ribera, NM $77,043

Rowe, NM $78,063

San Cristobal, NM $76,548

San Jose, NM $77,870

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $78,251

Santa Cruz, NM $78,511

Serafina, NM $76,848

Taos, NM $76,746

Tererro, NM $78,722

Tesuque, NM $79,020

Tierra Amarilla, NM $76,746

Trampas, NM $77,479

Tres Piedras, NM $76,529

Truchas, NM $78,186

Vadito, NM $77,440

Valdez, NM $76,606

Vallecitos, NM $76,546

Velarde, NM $77,798

Villanueva, NM $76,894

Spaceport City, NM $75,327

Las Vegas, NM $76,242

Angel Fire, NM $76,467

Anton Chico, NM $76,110

Buena Vista, NM $76,809

Chacon, NM $76,864

Cimarron, NM $76,348

Cleveland, NM $77,409

Eagle Nest, NM $76,405

Guadalupita, NM $76,746

Holman, NM $77,211

La Loma, NM $75,982

Maxwell, NM $76,374

Miami, NM $76,209

Mills, NM $75,938

Montezuma, NM $77,802

Mora, NM $77,517

Mosquero, NM $75,872

Ocate, NM $76,292

Ojo Feliz, NM $76,492

Rainsville, NM $76,828

Raton, NM $76,566

Rociada, NM $77,841

Roy, NM $75,955

Sapello, NM $77,165

Solano, NM $75,862

Springer, NM $76,175

Ute Park, NM $76,384

Valmora, NM $76,178

Wagon Mound, NM $76,091

Watrous, NM $76,204

Socorro, NM $76,027

Aragon, NM $76,257

Datil, NM $75,943

Lemitar, NM $76,381

Luna, NM $76,393

Magdalena, NM $75,949

Pie Town, NM $76,202

Polvadera, NM $76,565

Quemado, NM $76,360

Reserve, NM $76,223

San Acacia, NM $76,691

San Antonio, NM $75,607

Truth Or Consequences, NM $75,591

Arrey, NM $75,578

Caballo, NM $75,630

Derry, NM $75,245

Elephant Butte, NM $75,787

Garfield, NM $75,027

Hatch, NM $73,825

Monticello, NM $75,587

Rincon, NM $73,400

Salem, NM $74,793

Williamsburg, NM $75,686

Winston, NM $75,642

Las Cruces, NM $72,439

White Sands Missile Range, NM $72,677

Santa Teresa, NM $73,205

Playas, NM $75,940

Animas, NM $76,127

Anthony, NM $73,188

Arenas Valley, NM $75,992

Bayard, NM $75,922

Berino, NM $72,856

Buckhorn, NM $76,001

Santa Clara, NM $76,055

Chamberino, NM $72,932

Cliff, NM $75,913

Columbus, NM $75,709

Deming, NM $75,726

Dona Ana, NM $72,442

Fairacres, NM $72,658

Faywood, NM $75,691

Fort Bayard, NM $75,982

Gila, NM $75,801

Glenwood, NM $75,860

Hachita, NM $75,709

Hanover, NM $75,725

Hillsboro, NM $75,570

Hurley, NM $75,871

La Mesa, NM $73,825

Lordsburg, NM $75,884

Mesilla, NM $72,441

Mesilla Park, NM $72,448

Mesquite, NM $72,510

Mimbres, NM $75,785

Mule Creek, NM $75,990

Organ, NM $72,486

Pinos Altos, NM $75,911

Radium Springs, NM $72,470

Redrock, NM $75,718

Rodeo, NM $76,223

San Miguel, NM $72,483

Silver City, NM $75,912

Sunland Park, NM $72,816

Tyrone, NM $76,137

Vado, NM $72,540

Chaparral, NM $73,454

Clovis, NM $75,766

Cannon Afb, NM $75,599

Broadview, NM $75,546

Causey, NM $75,416

Crossroads, NM $75,237

Dora, NM $75,595

Elida, NM $75,281

Floyd, NM $75,465

Fort Sumner, NM $75,404

Grady, NM $75,618

House, NM $75,557

Kenna, NM $75,282

Lingo, NM $75,411

Melrose, NM $75,570

Milnesand, NM $75,252

Pep, NM $75,355

Portales, NM $75,631

Rogers, NM $75,376

Saint Vrain, NM $75,618

Taiban, NM $75,378

Texico, NM $75,648

Yeso, NM $75,104

Roswell, NM $75,191

Artesia, NM $75,340

Caprock, NM $75,187

Carlsbad, NM $75,389

Dexter, NM $75,245

Eunice, NM $75,456

Hagerman, NM $75,282

Hobbs, NM $75,567

Hope, NM $75,006

Jal, NM $75,368

Lake Arthur, NM $75,158

Lakewood, NM $75,270

Loco Hills, NM $75,409

Loving, NM $75,370

Lovington, NM $75,494

Mcdonald, NM $75,288

Malaga, NM $75,296

Maljamar, NM $75,223

Monument, NM $75,400

Tatum, NM $75,337

Whites City, NM $75,463

Carrizozo, NM $74,835

Alamogordo, NM $74,597

Alto, NM $74,846

Bent, NM $74,611

Capitan, NM $74,672

Cloudcroft, NM $74,602

Corona, NM $75,160

Encino, NM $75,764

Fort Stanton, NM $74,704

Glencoe, NM $74,650

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $74,588

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $74,588

Hondo, NM $74,719

La Luz, NM $74,588

Lincoln, NM $74,501

Mayhill, NM $74,757

Mescalero, NM $74,622

Nogal, NM $74,942

Orogrande, NM $74,626

Picacho, NM $74,703

Pinon, NM $74,984

Ruidoso, NM $74,988

Ruidoso Downs, NM $74,886

Sacramento, NM $74,655

San Patricio, NM $74,744

Sunspot, NM $74,588

Timberon, NM $74,750

Tinnie, NM $74,659

Tularosa, NM $74,638

Vaughn, NM $75,459

Weed, NM $74,748

Tucumcari, NM $75,833

Amistad, NM $75,735

Bard, NM $75,614

Capulin, NM $76,471

Clayton, NM $75,883

Conchas Dam, NM $75,951

Cuervo, NM $75,586

Des Moines, NM $76,169

Folsom, NM $76,287

Garita, NM $75,806

Gladstone, NM $75,958

Grenville, NM $75,944

Logan, NM $75,831

Mcalister, NM $75,596

Nara Visa, NM $75,651

Newkirk, NM $75,735

Quay, NM $75,778

San Jon, NM $75,697

Santa Rosa, NM $75,778

Sedan, NM $75,805

Trementina, NM $75,802

Associate Communications Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Communications Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 19% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Associate Communications Officer positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Communications Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Communications Officer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$85,193	$41.0	10%
Biotechnology	$83,644	$40.0	8%
Business Services	$82,095	$39.0	6%
Chemicals	$81,320	$39.0	5%
Construction	$80,546	$39.0	4%

Associate Communications Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Communications Officer'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.

$70,184

Average $77,448/year

$85,329

$5,849

Average $6,454/month

$7,111

$1,350

Average $1,489/week

$1,641

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,329	$7,111	$1,641	$41
Average	$77,448	$6,454	$1,489	$37
25th Percentile	$70,184	$5,849	$1,350	$34

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