What are the main factors that influence an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS 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 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST's salary?

An ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,080 for beginners, reaching about $79,760 at mid-level, and approach $139,058 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST?

ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST roles are District of Columbia $64,993, California $64,747, Massachusetts $63,884. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST roles make?

Salaries for ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST level roles vary by specialization: Marketing Communications Specialist V: $149,421; Communications Specialist: $118,290; Marketing and Communications Associate IV: $111,600; Marketing Communications Specialist IV: $111,531; Marketing Communications Associate: $103,017.

ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Salary in New Mexico

How much does an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in New Mexico is $54,369 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,182
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,718 to $60,552
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,574

10% $43,574

50% (Median) $54,369

90% $66,182

ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,552	$5,046	$1,164	$29
Average	$54,369	$4,531	$1,046	$26
25th Percentile	$48,718	$4,060	$937	$23

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Key Factors That Influence ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Salaries

An ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS 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 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS 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): $53,080
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,433
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,760
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,796
Expert (over 8 years): $139,058

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST	less than 1 year	$53,080
Marketing Communications Specialist II	1-2 years	$66,433
Marketing Communications Specialist III	2-4 years	$79,760
Marketing Communications Specialist IV	5-8 years	$103,796
Marketing Communications Specialist V	over 8 years	$139,058

How Do ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS 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 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,993.
California: $64,747.
Massachusetts: $63,884.

District of Columbia $64,993 California $64,747 Massachusetts $63,884 Washington $63,649 New Jersey $63,626 Alaska $63,544 Connecticut $62,733 New York $62,405

Hawaii $61,354 Rhode Island $60,861 Maryland $60,526 Minnesota $60,068 Colorado $59,892 Illinois $59,834 Oregon $59,611 Delaware $59,446

New Hampshire $59,343 Virginia $59,112 Pennsylvania $58,437 Nevada $58,096 North Dakota $57,985 Michigan $57,808 Wisconsin $57,744 Vermont $57,615

Texas $57,257 Maine $57,233 Arizona $57,198 Ohio $57,157 Georgia $56,617 Indiana $56,347 Wyoming $56,294 Utah $56,212

Iowa $56,177 Kansas $55,895 Louisiana $55,813 North Carolina $55,783 Missouri $55,772 Florida $55,543 Montana $55,419 Nebraska $55,302

Kentucky $55,237 South Carolina $55,003 Tennessee $54,856 Idaho $54,797 New Mexico $54,369 Oklahoma $54,275 Alabama $53,928 South Dakota $53,347

Arkansas $53,030 West Virginia $52,860 Mississippi $52,349

Top Paying Cities for ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS 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: $54,947
Belen: $54,642
Bernalillo: $55,045

Algodones, NM $54,947

Belen, NM $54,642

Bernalillo, NM $55,045

Bluewater, NM $53,889

Bosque, NM $54,240

Casa Blanca, NM $54,363

Cedar Crest, NM $55,091

Cedarvale, NM $52,930

Cerrillos, NM $54,987

Claunch, NM $52,734

Coyote, NM $54,177

Cuba, NM $54,090

Cubero, NM $54,483

Edgewood, NM $54,845

Estancia, NM $54,191

Gallina, NM $53,894

Counselor, NM $53,927

Grants, NM $53,827

Milan, NM $54,043

Isleta, NM $55,139

Jarales, NM $54,589

Jemez Pueblo, NM $54,683

Jemez Springs, NM $54,515

Laguna, NM $54,750

La Jara, NM $54,030

La Joya, NM $53,905

Lindrith, NM $53,840

Los Lunas, NM $54,931

Mcintosh, NM $54,489

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $54,126

Moriarty, NM $54,306

Mountainair, NM $53,720

Nageezi, NM $53,856

New Laguna, NM $54,457

Paguate, NM $54,494

Pena Blanca, NM $55,102

Peralta, NM $55,018

Placitas, NM $55,046

Ponderosa, NM $54,614

Prewitt, NM $53,873

Regina, NM $53,910

Sandia Park, NM $54,952

Corrales, NM $55,159

San Fidel, NM $54,163

San Rafael, NM $53,932

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $54,953

San Ysidro, NM $54,879

Stanley, NM $54,298

Tijeras, NM $54,959

Tome, NM $54,858

Torreon, NM $54,675

Veguita, NM $54,236

Willard, NM $53,623

Youngsville, NM $54,192

Bosque Farms, NM $55,119

Clines Corners, NM $53,970

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $54,994

Cochiti Lake, NM $55,066

Albuquerque, NM $55,190

Kirtland Afb, NM $55,190

Rio Rancho, NM $55,100

Gallup, NM $53,951

Brimhall, NM $53,798

Church Rock, NM $53,823

Continental Divide, NM $53,785

Crownpoint, NM $53,830

Fence Lake, NM $53,590

Fort Wingate, NM $53,804

Gamerco, NM $53,895

Mentmore, NM $53,812

Mexican Springs, NM $53,805

Ramah, NM $53,706

Rehoboth, NM $53,841

Thoreau, NM $53,844

Tohatchi, NM $53,794

Vanderwagen, NM $53,805

Zuni, NM $53,792

Navajo, NM $53,866

Jamestown, NM $53,732

Pinehill, NM $53,665

Sheep Springs, NM $53,853

Smith Lake, NM $54,053

Yatahey, NM $53,833

Farmington, NM $54,092

Aztec, NM $54,192

Blanco, NM $53,939

Bloomfield, NM $53,875

Flora Vista, NM $54,148

Fruitland, NM $53,809

Kirtland, NM $54,148

La Plata, NM $54,168

Navajo Dam, NM $54,144

Shiprock, NM $54,069

Waterflow, NM $54,041

Newcomb, NM $53,820

Sanostee, NM $53,854

Santa Fe, NM $55,472

Abiquiu, NM $53,955

Alcalde, NM $54,895

Amalia, NM $53,873

Arroyo Hondo, NM $53,797

Arroyo Seco, NM $53,859

Canjilon, NM $53,788

Canones, NM $54,278

Carson, NM $54,003

Cebolla, NM $53,820

Cerro, NM $53,836

Chama, NM $54,056

Chamisal, NM $54,749

Chimayo, NM $55,133

Cordova, NM $55,040

Costilla, NM $54,099

Taos Ski Valley, NM $53,688

Dixon, NM $54,697

Dulce, NM $54,055

El Prado, NM $53,907

El Rito, NM $54,154

Embudo, NM $54,416

Espanola, NM $55,067

Glorieta, NM $55,258

Hernandez, NM $54,555

Ilfeld, NM $54,748

La Madera, NM $54,059

Lamy, NM $55,048

Llano, NM $54,638

Los Alamos, NM $55,178

White Rock, NM $55,282

Medanales, NM $54,615

Ojo Caliente, NM $54,294

Los Ojos, NM $53,923

Pecos, NM $55,086

Penasco, NM $54,435

Petaca, NM $53,738

Questa, NM $53,893

Ranchos De Taos, NM $54,177

Red River, NM $53,739

Ribera, NM $54,084

Rowe, NM $54,800

San Cristobal, NM $53,737

San Jose, NM $54,665

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $54,932

Santa Cruz, NM $55,115

Serafina, NM $53,948

Taos, NM $53,876

Tererro, NM $55,263

Tesuque, NM $55,472

Tierra Amarilla, NM $53,876

Trampas, NM $54,390

Tres Piedras, NM $53,723

Truchas, NM $54,886

Vadito, NM $54,363

Valdez, NM $53,777

Vallecitos, NM $53,735

Velarde, NM $54,614

Villanueva, NM $53,980

Spaceport City, NM $52,879

Las Vegas, NM $53,522

Angel Fire, NM $53,680

Anton Chico, NM $53,429

Buena Vista, NM $53,920

Chacon, NM $53,958

Cimarron, NM $53,596

Cleveland, NM $54,341

Eagle Nest, NM $53,637

Guadalupita, NM $53,876

Holman, NM $54,202

La Loma, NM $53,340

Maxwell, NM $53,614

Miami, NM $53,499

Mills, NM $53,308

Montezuma, NM $54,617

Mora, NM $54,417

Mosquero, NM $53,262

Ocate, NM $53,557

Ojo Feliz, NM $53,698

Rainsville, NM $53,933

Raton, NM $53,749

Rociada, NM $54,644

Roy, NM $53,320

Sapello, NM $54,170

Solano, NM $53,255

Springer, NM $53,475

Ute Park, NM $53,621

Valmora, NM $53,477

Wagon Mound, NM $53,416

Watrous, NM $53,495

Socorro, NM $53,371

Aragon, NM $53,533

Datil, NM $53,312

Lemitar, NM $53,620

Luna, NM $53,628

Magdalena, NM $53,316

Pie Town, NM $53,494

Polvadera, NM $53,749

Quemado, NM $53,605

Reserve, NM $53,509

San Acacia, NM $53,837

San Antonio, NM $53,076

Truth Or Consequences, NM $53,065

Arrey, NM $53,056

Caballo, NM $53,092

Derry, NM $52,822

Elephant Butte, NM $53,203

Garfield, NM $52,669

Hatch, NM $51,825

Monticello, NM $53,062

Rincon, NM $51,527

Salem, NM $52,505

Williamsburg, NM $53,132

Winston, NM $53,101

Las Cruces, NM $50,852

White Sands Missile Range, NM $51,019

Santa Teresa, NM $51,390

Playas, NM $53,310

Animas, NM $53,441

Anthony, NM $51,378

Arenas Valley, NM $53,347

Bayard, NM $53,297

Berino, NM $51,145

Buckhorn, NM $53,352

Santa Clara, NM $53,391

Chamberino, NM $51,198

Cliff, NM $53,291

Columbus, NM $53,148

Deming, NM $53,160

Dona Ana, NM $50,854

Fairacres, NM $51,006

Faywood, NM $53,135

Fort Bayard, NM $53,340

Gila, NM $53,212

Glenwood, NM $53,254

Hachita, NM $53,148

Hanover, NM $53,159

Hillsboro, NM $53,050

Hurley, NM $53,261

La Mesa, NM $51,825

Lordsburg, NM $53,271

Mesilla, NM $50,854

Mesilla Park, NM $50,859

Mesquite, NM $50,902

Mimbres, NM $53,201

Mule Creek, NM $53,345

Organ, NM $50,885

Pinos Altos, NM $53,290

Radium Springs, NM $50,874

Redrock, NM $53,154

Rodeo, NM $53,509

San Miguel, NM $50,883

Silver City, NM $53,290

Sunland Park, NM $51,117

Tyrone, NM $53,448

Vado, NM $50,923

Chaparral, NM $51,565

Clovis, NM $53,188

Cannon Afb, NM $53,071

Broadview, NM $53,033

Causey, NM $52,942

Crossroads, NM $52,817

Dora, NM $53,068

Elida, NM $52,848

Floyd, NM $52,976

Fort Sumner, NM $52,933

Grady, NM $53,084

House, NM $53,041

Kenna, NM $52,848

Lingo, NM $52,939

Melrose, NM $53,050

Milnesand, NM $52,827

Pep, NM $52,899

Portales, NM $53,093

Rogers, NM $52,914

Saint Vrain, NM $53,084

Taiban, NM $52,915

Texico, NM $53,105

Yeso, NM $52,723

Roswell, NM $52,784

Artesia, NM $52,889

Caprock, NM $52,781

Carlsbad, NM $52,923

Dexter, NM $52,822

Eunice, NM $52,970

Hagerman, NM $52,848

Hobbs, NM $53,048

Hope, NM $52,655

Jal, NM $52,908

Lake Arthur, NM $52,761

Lakewood, NM $52,839

Loco Hills, NM $52,937

Loving, NM $52,910

Lovington, NM $52,997

Mcdonald, NM $52,852

Malaga, NM $52,858

Maljamar, NM $52,807

Monument, NM $52,931

Tatum, NM $52,886

Whites City, NM $52,975

Carrizozo, NM $52,534

Alamogordo, NM $52,367

Alto, NM $52,542

Bent, NM $52,377

Capitan, NM $52,420

Cloudcroft, NM $52,371

Corona, NM $52,763

Encino, NM $53,186

Fort Stanton, NM $52,442

Glencoe, NM $52,404

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $52,361

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $52,361

Hondo, NM $52,453

La Luz, NM $52,361

Lincoln, NM $52,300

Mayhill, NM $52,480

Mescalero, NM $52,385

Nogal, NM $52,609

Orogrande, NM $52,387

Picacho, NM $52,441

Pinon, NM $52,639

Ruidoso, NM $52,642

Ruidoso Downs, NM $52,570

Sacramento, NM $52,408

San Patricio, NM $52,470

Sunspot, NM $52,361

Timberon, NM $52,474

Tinnie, NM $52,411

Tularosa, NM $52,396

Vaughn, NM $52,972

Weed, NM $52,473

Tucumcari, NM $53,235

Amistad, NM $53,166

Bard, NM $53,081

Capulin, NM $53,682

Clayton, NM $53,270

Conchas Dam, NM $53,318

Cuervo, NM $53,061

Des Moines, NM $53,470

Folsom, NM $53,553

Garita, NM $53,216

Gladstone, NM $53,323

Grenville, NM $53,313

Logan, NM $53,233

Mcalister, NM $53,068

Nara Visa, NM $53,107

Newkirk, NM $53,166

Quay, NM $53,196

San Jon, NM $53,139

Santa Rosa, NM $53,196

Sedan, NM $53,215

Trementina, NM $53,213

ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$59,805	$29.0	10%

ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS 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.

$48,718

Average $54,369/year

$60,552

$4,060

Average $4,531/month

$5,046

$937

Average $1,046/week

$1,164

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,552	$5,046	$1,164	$29
Average	$54,369	$4,531	$1,046	$26
25th Percentile	$48,718	$4,060	$937	$23

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