What are the main factors that influence an Associate Director Market Research'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 Director Market Research?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Director Market Research roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Director Market Research's salary?

An Associate Director Market Research's salary grows with experience: starting around $125,698 for beginners, reaching about $117,401 at mid-level, and approach $208,245 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Director Market Research?

Associate Director Market Research salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Director Market Research roles are District of Columbia $206,876, California $206,091, Massachusetts $203,345. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Director Market Research roles make?

Salaries for Associate Director Market Research level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director Market Development: $194,531; Market Research/Intelligence /Insights Director: $181,610; Market Research Director: $181,607; Director Of Market Research: $176,008; Associate Research Director: $161,202.

Associate Director Market Research Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Associate Director Market Research make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Director Market Research in New Mexico is $173,057 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

However, an Associate Director Market Research's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $201,046
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,528 to $187,707
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $147,210

10% $147,210

50% (Median) $173,057

90% $201,046

Associate Director Market Research Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$187,707	$15,642	$3,610	$90
Average	$173,057	$14,421	$3,328	$83
25th Percentile	$159,528	$13,294	$3,068	$77

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Associate Director Market Research with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Associate Director Market Research Job Openings in New Mexico

Associate Market Leader

Michigan Farm Bureau – SAGINAW, MI

CRE Market Research Associate

Matthews™ – SCOTTSDALE, AZ

CRE Market Research Associate

Matthews™ – NASHVILLE, TN

Market Director

Powerback Rehabilitation – TALLAHASSEE, FL

Key Factors That Influence Associate Director Market Research Salaries

An Associate Director Market Research'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 Director Market Research Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Director Market Research'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): $125,698
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,782
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,401
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,004
Expert (over 8 years): $208,245

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Market Research Analyst IV	less than 1 year	$125,698
Market Research Supervisor	1-2 years	$100,782
Market Research Manager	2-4 years	$117,401
Associate Director Market Research	5-8 years	$170,004
VP of Market Research	over 8 years	$208,245

How Do Associate Director Market Research 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 Director Market Researches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $206,876.
California: $206,091.
Massachusetts: $203,345.

District of Columbia $206,876 California $206,091 Massachusetts $203,345 Washington $202,597 New Jersey $202,522 Alaska $202,261 Connecticut $199,682 New York $198,636

Hawaii $195,291 Rhode Island $193,722 Maryland $192,657 Minnesota $191,200 Colorado $190,639 Illinois $190,452 Oregon $189,742 Delaware $189,219

New Hampshire $188,890 Virginia $188,154 Pennsylvania $186,005 Nevada $184,921 North Dakota $184,566 Michigan $184,006 Wisconsin $183,800 Vermont $183,389

Texas $182,250 Maine $182,175 Arizona $182,063 Ohio $181,932 Georgia $180,213 Indiana $179,353 Wyoming $179,185 Utah $178,924

Iowa $178,812 Kansas $177,915 Louisiana $177,653 North Carolina $177,560 Missouri $177,522 Florida $176,794 Montana $176,401 Nebraska $176,028

Kentucky $175,822 South Carolina $175,075 Tennessee $174,608 Idaho $174,421 New Mexico $173,057 Oklahoma $172,758 Alabama $171,655 South Dakota $169,806

Arkansas $168,797 West Virginia $168,255 Mississippi $166,629

Top Paying Cities for Associate Director Market Research

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: $174,899
Belen: $173,926
Bernalillo: $175,209

Algodones, NM $174,899

Belen, NM $173,926

Bernalillo, NM $175,209

Bluewater, NM $171,530

Bosque, NM $172,648

Casa Blanca, NM $173,038

Cedar Crest, NM $175,355

Cedarvale, NM $168,479

Cerrillos, NM $175,026

Claunch, NM $167,855

Coyote, NM $172,448

Cuba, NM $172,171

Cubero, NM $173,421

Edgewood, NM $174,572

Estancia, NM $172,491

Gallina, NM $171,545

Counselor, NM $171,652

Grants, NM $171,334

Milan, NM $172,020

Isleta, NM $175,510

Jarales, NM $173,757

Jemez Pueblo, NM $174,058

Jemez Springs, NM $173,522

Laguna, NM $174,269

La Jara, NM $171,979

La Joya, NM $171,581

Lindrith, NM $171,373

Los Lunas, NM $174,847

Mcintosh, NM $173,440

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $172,285

Moriarty, NM $172,857

Mountainair, NM $170,992

Nageezi, NM $171,424

New Laguna, NM $173,337

Paguate, NM $173,455

Pena Blanca, NM $175,392

Peralta, NM $175,123

Placitas, NM $175,213

Ponderosa, NM $173,838

Prewitt, NM $171,478

Regina, NM $171,597

Sandia Park, NM $174,914

Corrales, NM $175,574

San Fidel, NM $172,403

San Rafael, NM $171,668

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $174,916

San Ysidro, NM $174,680

Stanley, NM $172,833

Tijeras, NM $174,936

Tome, NM $174,613

Torreon, NM $174,032

Veguita, NM $172,634

Willard, NM $170,684

Youngsville, NM $172,496

Bosque Farms, NM $175,445

Clines Corners, NM $171,788

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $175,049

Cochiti Lake, NM $175,276

Albuquerque, NM $175,673

Kirtland Afb, NM $175,673

Rio Rancho, NM $175,385

Gallup, NM $171,726

Brimhall, NM $171,241

Church Rock, NM $171,321

Continental Divide, NM $171,200

Crownpoint, NM $171,342

Fence Lake, NM $170,577

Fort Wingate, NM $171,261

Gamerco, NM $171,549

Mentmore, NM $171,284

Mexican Springs, NM $171,263

Ramah, NM $170,949

Rehoboth, NM $171,377

Thoreau, NM $171,386

Tohatchi, NM $171,229

Vanderwagen, NM $171,263

Zuni, NM $171,222

Navajo, NM $171,455

Jamestown, NM $171,029

Pinehill, NM $170,816

Sheep Springs, NM $171,414

Smith Lake, NM $172,053

Yatahey, NM $171,353

Farmington, NM $172,177

Aztec, NM $172,494

Blanco, NM $171,689

Bloomfield, NM $171,485

Flora Vista, NM $172,354

Fruitland, NM $171,276

Kirtland, NM $172,356

La Plata, NM $172,418

Navajo Dam, NM $172,341

Shiprock, NM $172,102

Waterflow, NM $172,014

Newcomb, NM $171,310

Sanostee, NM $171,418

Santa Fe, NM $176,569

Abiquiu, NM $171,740

Alcalde, NM $174,731

Amalia, NM $171,478

Arroyo Hondo, NM $171,237

Arroyo Seco, NM $171,435

Canjilon, NM $171,209

Canones, NM $172,769

Carson, NM $171,893

Cebolla, NM $171,310

Cerro, NM $171,360

Chama, NM $172,061

Chamisal, NM $174,268

Chimayo, NM $175,491

Cordova, NM $175,194

Costilla, NM $172,197

Taos Ski Valley, NM $170,891

Dixon, NM $174,101

Dulce, NM $172,057

El Prado, NM $171,586

El Rito, NM $172,373

Embudo, NM $173,206

Espanola, NM $175,278

Glorieta, NM $175,889

Hernandez, NM $173,649

Ilfeld, NM $174,266

La Madera, NM $172,070

Lamy, NM $175,219

Llano, NM $173,914

Los Alamos, NM $175,633

White Rock, NM $175,964

Medanales, NM $173,842

Ojo Caliente, NM $172,819

Los Ojos, NM $171,639

Pecos, NM $175,342

Penasco, NM $173,268

Petaca, NM $171,050

Questa, NM $171,541

Ranchos De Taos, NM $172,446

Red River, NM $171,052

Ribera, NM $172,152

Rowe, NM $174,430

San Cristobal, NM $171,046

San Jose, NM $174,000

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $174,850

Santa Cruz, NM $175,432

Serafina, NM $171,717

Taos, NM $171,487

Tererro, NM $175,902

Tesuque, NM $176,569

Tierra Amarilla, NM $171,487

Trampas, NM $173,126

Tres Piedras, NM $171,003

Truchas, NM $174,705

Vadito, NM $173,040

Valdez, NM $171,175

Vallecitos, NM $171,041

Velarde, NM $173,838

Villanueva, NM $171,820

Spaceport City, NM $168,316

Las Vegas, NM $170,362

Angel Fire, NM $170,865

Anton Chico, NM $170,067

Buena Vista, NM $171,629

Chacon, NM $171,751

Cimarron, NM $170,598

Cleveland, NM $172,969

Eagle Nest, NM $170,727

Guadalupita, NM $171,487

Holman, NM $172,528

La Loma, NM $169,781

Maxwell, NM $170,656

Miami, NM $170,288

Mills, NM $169,682

Montezuma, NM $173,847

Mora, NM $173,212

Mosquero, NM $169,535

Ocate, NM $170,473

Ojo Feliz, NM $170,921

Rainsville, NM $171,670

Raton, NM $171,086

Rociada, NM $173,935

Roy, NM $169,720

Sapello, NM $172,425

Solano, NM $169,512

Springer, NM $170,213

Ute Park, NM $170,678

Valmora, NM $170,219

Wagon Mound, NM $170,024

Watrous, NM $170,276

Socorro, NM $169,882

Aragon, NM $170,396

Datil, NM $169,694

Lemitar, NM $170,673

Luna, NM $170,699

Magdalena, NM $169,707

Pie Town, NM $170,273

Polvadera, NM $171,084

Quemado, NM $170,626

Reserve, NM $170,319

San Acacia, NM $171,366

San Antonio, NM $168,942

Truth Or Consequences, NM $168,907

Arrey, NM $168,879

Caballo, NM $168,995

Derry, NM $168,135

Elephant Butte, NM $169,346

Garfield, NM $167,648

Hatch, NM $164,961

Monticello, NM $168,898

Rincon, NM $164,012

Salem, NM $167,124

Williamsburg, NM $169,120

Winston, NM $169,021

Las Cruces, NM $161,865

White Sands Missile Range, NM $162,395

Santa Teresa, NM $163,576

Playas, NM $169,688

Animas, NM $170,105

Anthony, NM $163,537

Arenas Valley, NM $169,804

Bayard, NM $169,647

Berino, NM $162,795

Buckhorn, NM $169,822

Santa Clara, NM $169,944

Chamberino, NM $162,965

Cliff, NM $169,626

Columbus, NM $169,170

Deming, NM $169,210

Dona Ana, NM $161,870

Fairacres, NM $162,354

Faywood, NM $169,131

Fort Bayard, NM $169,781

Gila, NM $169,376

Glenwood, NM $169,509

Hachita, NM $169,170

Hanover, NM $169,206

Hillsboro, NM $168,860

Hurley, NM $169,533

La Mesa, NM $164,961

Lordsburg, NM $169,563

Mesilla, NM $161,868

Mesilla Park, NM $161,885

Mesquite, NM $162,024

Mimbres, NM $169,340

Mule Creek, NM $169,798

Organ, NM $161,969

Pinos Altos, NM $169,623

Radium Springs, NM $161,934

Redrock, NM $169,191

Rodeo, NM $170,319

San Miguel, NM $161,962

Silver City, NM $169,624

Sunland Park, NM $162,705

Tyrone, NM $170,127

Vado, NM $162,089

Chaparral, NM $164,133

Clovis, NM $169,299

Cannon Afb, NM $168,926

Broadview, NM $168,806

Causey, NM $168,516

Crossroads, NM $168,117

Dora, NM $168,916

Elida, NM $168,216

Floyd, NM $168,625

Fort Sumner, NM $168,488

Grady, NM $168,967

House, NM $168,832

Kenna, NM $168,217

Lingo, NM $168,505

Melrose, NM $168,860

Milnesand, NM $168,150

Pep, NM $168,380

Portales, NM $168,997

Rogers, NM $168,427

Saint Vrain, NM $168,969

Taiban, NM $168,430

Texico, NM $169,034

Yeso, NM $167,819

Roswell, NM $168,014

Artesia, NM $168,346

Caprock, NM $168,004

Carlsbad, NM $168,457

Dexter, NM $168,133

Eunice, NM $168,606

Hagerman, NM $168,217

Hobbs, NM $168,853

Hope, NM $167,601

Jal, NM $168,408

Lake Arthur, NM $167,939

Lakewood, NM $168,189

Loco Hills, NM $168,500

Loving, NM $168,414

Lovington, NM $168,690

Mcdonald, NM $168,231

Malaga, NM $168,249

Maljamar, NM $168,085

Monument, NM $168,481

Tatum, NM $168,339

Whites City, NM $168,621

Carrizozo, NM $167,218

Alamogordo, NM $166,685

Alto, NM $167,242

Bent, NM $166,717

Capitan, NM $166,853

Cloudcroft, NM $166,698

Corona, NM $167,945

Encino, NM $169,294

Fort Stanton, NM $166,924

Glencoe, NM $166,805

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $166,667

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $166,667

Hondo, NM $166,958

La Luz, NM $166,667

Lincoln, NM $166,472

Mayhill, NM $167,044

Mescalero, NM $166,741

Nogal, NM $167,457

Orogrande, NM $166,751

Picacho, NM $166,923

Pinon, NM $167,550

Ruidoso, NM $167,560

Ruidoso Downs, NM $167,332

Sacramento, NM $166,816

San Patricio, NM $167,014

Sunspot, NM $166,667

Timberon, NM $167,027

Tinnie, NM $166,825

Tularosa, NM $166,777

Vaughn, NM $168,612

Weed, NM $167,024

Tucumcari, NM $169,449

Amistad, NM $169,230

Bard, NM $168,959

Capulin, NM $170,873

Clayton, NM $169,559

Conchas Dam, NM $169,712

Cuervo, NM $168,896

Des Moines, NM $170,198

Folsom, NM $170,461

Garita, NM $169,387

Gladstone, NM $169,727

Grenville, NM $169,695

Logan, NM $169,443

Mcalister, NM $168,918

Nara Visa, NM $169,041

Newkirk, NM $169,228

Quay, NM $169,325

San Jon, NM $169,144

Santa Rosa, NM $169,325

Sedan, NM $169,385

Trementina, NM $169,378

Associate Director Market Research Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Director Market Research roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Associate Director Market Research positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Director Market Research as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Director Market Research

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$207,668	$100.0	20%
Insurance	$207,668	$100.0	20%
Software & Networking	$207,668	$100.0	20%
Internet	$190,362	$92.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$190,362	$92.0	10%

Associate Director Market Research Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Director Market Research'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.

$159,528

Average $173,057/year

$187,707

$13,294

Average $14,421/month

$15,642

$3,068

Average $3,328/week

$3,610

$77

Average $83/hour

$90

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$187,707	$15,642	$3,610	$90
Average	$173,057	$14,421	$3,328	$83
25th Percentile	$159,528	$13,294	$3,068	$77

Find Your Next Associate Director Market Research Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Associate Director Market Research job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

CSL | KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

Associate Director Commercial Learning&amp Development Market Access Training

CSL | KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

CSL is seeking an Associate Director, Commercial Learning & Development, Market Access Training to lead learning strategy for our Market Access organizatio... more

4 Days Ago
Powerback Rehabilitation | TOMS RIVER, NJ

Physical Therapy Market Director

Powerback Rehabilitation | TOMS RIVER, NJ

Powerback Rehabilitation seeks a Physical Therapy Market Director to lead clinical and operational performance across multiple post-acute and outpatient re... more

3 Days Ago
Powerback Rehabilitation | OXFORD, FL

Rehab Therapy Market Director

Powerback Rehabilitation | OXFORD, FL

Powerback Rehabilitation seeks a Rehab Therapy Market Director to lead regional post-acute, outpatient, and home-based rehab programs. You will oversee mul... more

3 Days Ago
Powerback Rehabilitation | ELLISBURG, NJ

Market Director Rehab

Powerback Rehabilitation | ELLISBURG, NJ

Powerback Rehabilitation seeks a Market Director of Rehab PT to lead multi-site rehabilitation services across post-acute, outpatient, and home-based setti... more

4 Days Ago
Powerback Rehabilitation | TOMS RIVER, NJ

Occupational Therapy Market Director

Powerback Rehabilitation | TOMS RIVER, NJ

Powerback Rehabilitation seeks an Occupational Therapy Market Director to lead clinical and market growth across post-acute, outpatient, and home-based reh... more

4 Days Ago
Powerback Rehabilitation | RIB MOUNTAIN, WI

Rehab Therapy Market Director

Powerback Rehabilitation | RIB MOUNTAIN, WI

Powerback Rehabilitation seeks a Rehab Therapy Market Director to lead regional post-acute, outpatient, and home-based rehab programs. You will oversee mul... more

4 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Associate Director Market Research Salary in New Mexico

Check out Associate Director Market Research Job Openings in New Mexico

Key Factors That Influence Associate Director Market Research Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Associate Director Market Research Salaries?

How Do Associate Director Market Research Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Associate Director Market Research

Associate Director Market Research Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Associate Director Market Research

Associate Director Market Research Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Associate Director Market Research Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Associate Director Market Research Salary in New Mexico

Check out Associate Director Market Research Job Openings in New Mexico

Key Factors That Influence Associate Director Market Research Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Associate Director Market Research Salaries?

How Do Associate Director Market Research Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Associate Director Market Research

Associate Director Market Research Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Associate Director Market Research

Associate Director Market Research Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Associate Director Market Research

Find Your Next Associate Director Market Research Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?