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

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

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

An Associate Community Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,197 for beginners, reaching about $79,935 at mid-level, and approach $139,362 for experts.

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

Associate Community Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Community Specialist roles are District of Columbia $65,136, California $64,889, Massachusetts $64,024. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Associate Community Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Associate Community Director: $182,778; Associate Community Manager: $126,468; Community Relations Specialist IV: $119,604; Community Support Associate: $108,481; Associate Community Development: $78,583.

Associate Community Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Associate Community Specialist make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Community Specialist in New Mexico is $54,488 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,327
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,825 to $60,685
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,669

10% $43,669

50% (Median) $54,488

90% $66,327

Associate Community Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,685	$5,057	$1,167	$29
Average	$54,488	$4,541	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$48,825	$4,069	$939	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Community Specialist Salaries

An Associate Community 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 Community Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Community 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): $53,197
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,579
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,935
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,023
Expert (over 8 years): $139,362

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Associate Community Specialist	less than 1 year	$53,197
Marketing Communications Specialist II	1-2 years	$66,579
Marketing Communications Specialist III	2-4 years	$79,935
Marketing Communications Specialist IV	5-8 years	$104,023
Marketing Communications Specialist V	over 8 years	$139,362

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

District of Columbia: $65,136.
California: $64,889.
Massachusetts: $64,024.

District of Columbia $65,136 California $64,889 Massachusetts $64,024 Washington $63,789 New Jersey $63,765 Alaska $63,683 Connecticut $62,871 New York $62,541

Hawaii $61,488 Rhode Island $60,994 Maryland $60,659 Minnesota $60,200 Colorado $60,023 Illinois $59,965 Oregon $59,741 Delaware $59,576

New Hampshire $59,473 Virginia $59,241 Pennsylvania $58,564 Nevada $58,223 North Dakota $58,111 Michigan $57,935 Wisconsin $57,870 Vermont $57,741

Texas $57,382 Maine $57,358 Arizona $57,323 Ohio $57,282 Georgia $56,741 Indiana $56,470 Wyoming $56,417 Utah $56,335

Iowa $56,300 Kansas $56,017 Louisiana $55,935 North Carolina $55,905 Missouri $55,894 Florida $55,664 Montana $55,541 Nebraska $55,423

Kentucky $55,358 South Carolina $55,123 Tennessee $54,976 Idaho $54,917 New Mexico $54,488 Oklahoma $54,393 Alabama $54,046 South Dakota $53,464

Arkansas $53,146 West Virginia $52,976 Mississippi $52,464

Top Paying Cities for Associate Community 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: $55,068
Belen: $54,761
Bernalillo: $55,165

Algodones, NM $55,068

Belen, NM $54,761

Bernalillo, NM $55,165

Bluewater, NM $54,007

Bosque, NM $54,359

Casa Blanca, NM $54,482

Cedar Crest, NM $55,211

Cedarvale, NM $53,046

Cerrillos, NM $55,108

Claunch, NM $52,850

Coyote, NM $54,296

Cuba, NM $54,209

Cubero, NM $54,602

Edgewood, NM $54,965

Estancia, NM $54,309

Gallina, NM $54,012

Counselor, NM $54,045

Grants, NM $53,945

Milan, NM $54,161

Isleta, NM $55,260

Jarales, NM $54,708

Jemez Pueblo, NM $54,803

Jemez Springs, NM $54,634

Laguna, NM $54,869

La Jara, NM $54,148

La Joya, NM $54,023

Lindrith, NM $53,958

Los Lunas, NM $55,051

Mcintosh, NM $54,608

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $54,245

Moriarty, NM $54,425

Mountainair, NM $53,838

Nageezi, NM $53,973

New Laguna, NM $54,576

Paguate, NM $54,613

Pena Blanca, NM $55,223

Peralta, NM $55,138

Placitas, NM $55,166

Ponderosa, NM $54,734

Prewitt, NM $53,990

Regina, NM $54,028

Sandia Park, NM $55,072

Corrales, NM $55,280

San Fidel, NM $54,282

San Rafael, NM $54,051

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $55,073

San Ysidro, NM $54,999

Stanley, NM $54,417

Tijeras, NM $55,079

Tome, NM $54,978

Torreon, NM $54,795

Veguita, NM $54,355

Willard, NM $53,740

Youngsville, NM $54,311

Bosque Farms, NM $55,239

Clines Corners, NM $54,088

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $55,115

Cochiti Lake, NM $55,186

Albuquerque, NM $55,311

Kirtland Afb, NM $55,311

Rio Rancho, NM $55,221

Gallup, NM $54,069

Brimhall, NM $53,916

Church Rock, NM $53,941

Continental Divide, NM $53,903

Crownpoint, NM $53,948

Fence Lake, NM $53,707

Fort Wingate, NM $53,922

Gamerco, NM $54,013

Mentmore, NM $53,929

Mexican Springs, NM $53,923

Ramah, NM $53,824

Rehoboth, NM $53,959

Thoreau, NM $53,962

Tohatchi, NM $53,912

Vanderwagen, NM $53,923

Zuni, NM $53,910

Navajo, NM $53,983

Jamestown, NM $53,849

Pinehill, NM $53,782

Sheep Springs, NM $53,970

Smith Lake, NM $54,172

Yatahey, NM $53,951

Farmington, NM $54,211

Aztec, NM $54,311

Blanco, NM $54,057

Bloomfield, NM $53,993

Flora Vista, NM $54,266

Fruitland, NM $53,927

Kirtland, NM $54,267

La Plata, NM $54,286

Navajo Dam, NM $54,262

Shiprock, NM $54,187

Waterflow, NM $54,159

Newcomb, NM $53,938

Sanostee, NM $53,972

Santa Fe, NM $55,594

Abiquiu, NM $54,073

Alcalde, NM $55,015

Amalia, NM $53,990

Arroyo Hondo, NM $53,915

Arroyo Seco, NM $53,977

Canjilon, NM $53,906

Canones, NM $54,397

Carson, NM $54,121

Cebolla, NM $53,938

Cerro, NM $53,953

Chama, NM $54,174

Chamisal, NM $54,869

Chimayo, NM $55,254

Cordova, NM $55,161

Costilla, NM $54,217

Taos Ski Valley, NM $53,806

Dixon, NM $54,816

Dulce, NM $54,173

El Prado, NM $54,025

El Rito, NM $54,272

Embudo, NM $54,535

Espanola, NM $55,187

Glorieta, NM $55,379

Hernandez, NM $54,674

Ilfeld, NM $54,868

La Madera, NM $54,177

Lamy, NM $55,168

Llano, NM $54,758

Los Alamos, NM $55,299

White Rock, NM $55,403

Medanales, NM $54,735

Ojo Caliente, NM $54,413

Los Ojos, NM $54,041

Pecos, NM $55,207

Penasco, NM $54,554

Petaca, NM $53,856

Questa, NM $54,011

Ranchos De Taos, NM $54,295

Red River, NM $53,856

Ribera, NM $54,203

Rowe, NM $54,920

San Cristobal, NM $53,855

San Jose, NM $54,785

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $55,052

Santa Cruz, NM $55,235

Serafina, NM $54,066

Taos, NM $53,993

Tererro, NM $55,384

Tesuque, NM $55,594

Tierra Amarilla, NM $53,993

Trampas, NM $54,509

Tres Piedras, NM $53,841

Truchas, NM $55,006

Vadito, NM $54,482

Valdez, NM $53,895

Vallecitos, NM $53,853

Velarde, NM $54,734

Villanueva, NM $54,098

Spaceport City, NM $52,995

Las Vegas, NM $53,639

Angel Fire, NM $53,798

Anton Chico, NM $53,546

Buena Vista, NM $54,038

Chacon, NM $54,076

Cimarron, NM $53,713

Cleveland, NM $54,460

Eagle Nest, NM $53,754

Guadalupita, NM $53,993

Holman, NM $54,321

La Loma, NM $53,456

Maxwell, NM $53,732

Miami, NM $53,616

Mills, NM $53,425

Montezuma, NM $54,736

Mora, NM $54,536

Mosquero, NM $53,379

Ocate, NM $53,674

Ojo Feliz, NM $53,815

Rainsville, NM $54,051

Raton, NM $53,867

Rociada, NM $54,764

Roy, NM $53,437

Sapello, NM $54,289

Solano, NM $53,372

Springer, NM $53,592

Ute Park, NM $53,739

Valmora, NM $53,594

Wagon Mound, NM $53,533

Watrous, NM $53,612

Socorro, NM $53,488

Aragon, NM $53,650

Datil, NM $53,429

Lemitar, NM $53,737

Luna, NM $53,745

Magdalena, NM $53,433

Pie Town, NM $53,611

Polvadera, NM $53,866

Quemado, NM $53,722

Reserve, NM $53,626

San Acacia, NM $53,955

San Antonio, NM $53,192

Truth Or Consequences, NM $53,181

Arrey, NM $53,172

Caballo, NM $53,209

Derry, NM $52,938

Elephant Butte, NM $53,319

Garfield, NM $52,784

Hatch, NM $51,939

Monticello, NM $53,178

Rincon, NM $51,640

Salem, NM $52,620

Williamsburg, NM $53,248

Winston, NM $53,217

Las Cruces, NM $50,964

White Sands Missile Range, NM $51,131

Santa Teresa, NM $51,503

Playas, NM $53,427

Animas, NM $53,558

Anthony, NM $51,490

Arenas Valley, NM $53,463

Bayard, NM $53,414

Berino, NM $51,257

Buckhorn, NM $53,469

Santa Clara, NM $53,508

Chamberino, NM $51,310

Cliff, NM $53,408

Columbus, NM $53,264

Deming, NM $53,276

Dona Ana, NM $50,966

Fairacres, NM $51,118

Faywood, NM $53,252

Fort Bayard, NM $53,456

Gila, NM $53,329

Glenwood, NM $53,370

Hachita, NM $53,264

Hanover, NM $53,275

Hillsboro, NM $53,166

Hurley, NM $53,378

La Mesa, NM $51,939

Lordsburg, NM $53,387

Mesilla, NM $50,965

Mesilla Park, NM $50,970

Mesquite, NM $51,014

Mimbres, NM $53,317

Mule Creek, NM $53,462

Organ, NM $50,997

Pinos Altos, NM $53,406

Radium Springs, NM $50,986

Redrock, NM $53,270

Rodeo, NM $53,626

San Miguel, NM $50,994

Silver City, NM $53,407

Sunland Park, NM $51,228

Tyrone, NM $53,565

Vado, NM $51,034

Chaparral, NM $51,678

Clovis, NM $53,305

Cannon Afb, NM $53,187

Broadview, NM $53,149

Causey, NM $53,058

Crossroads, NM $52,932

Dora, NM $53,184

Elida, NM $52,963

Floyd, NM $53,092

Fort Sumner, NM $53,049

Grady, NM $53,200

House, NM $53,157

Kenna, NM $52,964

Lingo, NM $53,055

Melrose, NM $53,166

Milnesand, NM $52,943

Pep, NM $53,015

Portales, NM $53,209

Rogers, NM $53,030

Saint Vrain, NM $53,200

Taiban, NM $53,031

Texico, NM $53,221

Yeso, NM $52,839

Roswell, NM $52,900

Artesia, NM $53,005

Caprock, NM $52,897

Carlsbad, NM $53,039

Dexter, NM $52,937

Eunice, NM $53,086

Hagerman, NM $52,964

Hobbs, NM $53,164

Hope, NM $52,770

Jal, NM $53,024

Lake Arthur, NM $52,876

Lakewood, NM $52,955

Loco Hills, NM $53,053

Loving, NM $53,026

Lovington, NM $53,113

Mcdonald, NM $52,968

Malaga, NM $52,974

Maljamar, NM $52,922

Monument, NM $53,047

Tatum, NM $53,002

Whites City, NM $53,091

Carrizozo, NM $52,649

Alamogordo, NM $52,482

Alto, NM $52,657

Bent, NM $52,492

Capitan, NM $52,534

Cloudcroft, NM $52,486

Corona, NM $52,878

Encino, NM $53,303

Fort Stanton, NM $52,557

Glencoe, NM $52,519

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $52,476

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $52,476

Hondo, NM $52,567

La Luz, NM $52,476

Lincoln, NM $52,414

Mayhill, NM $52,594

Mescalero, NM $52,499

Nogal, NM $52,724

Orogrande, NM $52,502

Picacho, NM $52,556

Pinon, NM $52,754

Ruidoso, NM $52,757

Ruidoso Downs, NM $52,685

Sacramento, NM $52,523

San Patricio, NM $52,585

Sunspot, NM $52,476

Timberon, NM $52,589

Tinnie, NM $52,526

Tularosa, NM $52,510

Vaughn, NM $53,088

Weed, NM $52,588

Tucumcari, NM $53,352

Amistad, NM $53,283

Bard, NM $53,197

Capulin, NM $53,800

Clayton, NM $53,386

Conchas Dam, NM $53,435

Cuervo, NM $53,177

Des Moines, NM $53,588

Folsom, NM $53,670

Garita, NM $53,332

Gladstone, NM $53,439

Grenville, NM $53,429

Logan, NM $53,350

Mcalister, NM $53,185

Nara Visa, NM $53,223

Newkirk, NM $53,282

Quay, NM $53,313

San Jon, NM $53,256

Santa Rosa, NM $53,313

Sedan, NM $53,332

Trementina, NM $53,329

Associate Community Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Community 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 Community Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Community Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Associate Community Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$59,936	$29.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Associate Community 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.

$48,825

Average $54,488/year

$60,685

$4,069

Average $4,541/month

$5,057

$939

Average $1,048/week

$1,167

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,685	$5,057	$1,167	$29
Average	$54,488	$4,541	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$48,825	$4,069	$939	$23

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