What are the main factors that influence a Field Data Technician'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 Field Data Technician?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Field Data Technician roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Field Data Technician's salary?

A Field Data Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,967 for beginners, reaching about $119,330 at mid-level, and approach $152,432 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Field Data Technician?

Field Data Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Data Technician roles are District of Columbia $92,424, California $92,073, Massachusetts $90,846. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Data Technician roles make?

Salaries for Field Data Technician level roles vary by specialization: Field Service Technician V: $91,936; Field Service Technician IV: $79,114; Resident Field Technician: $74,039; Field Data Collector: $71,438; Field Service Technician III: $69,872.

Field Data Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Field Data Technician make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Data Technician in New Mexico is $77,315 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Field Data Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,671
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,743 to $83,782
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,028

10% $59,028

50% (Median) $77,315

90% $89,671

Field Data Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,782	$6,982	$1,611	$40
Average	$77,315	$6,443	$1,487	$37
25th Percentile	$67,743	$5,645	$1,303	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Field Data Technician Salaries

A Field Data Technician'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 Field Data Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Data Technician'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): $75,967
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,920
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,330
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,427
Expert (over 8 years): $152,432

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Field Data Technician	less than 1 year	$75,967
Data Architect II	1-2 years	$100,920
Data Architect III	2-4 years	$119,330
Data Architect IV	5-8 years	$132,427
Data Architect V	over 8 years	$152,432

How Do Field Data Technician 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 Field Data Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,424.
California: $92,073.
Massachusetts: $90,846.

District of Columbia $92,424 California $92,073 Massachusetts $90,846 Washington $90,512 New Jersey $90,479 Alaska $90,362 Connecticut $89,210 New York $88,742

Hawaii $87,248 Rhode Island $86,547 Maryland $86,071 Minnesota $85,420 Colorado $85,170 Illinois $85,086 Oregon $84,769 Delaware $84,535

New Hampshire $84,388 Virginia $84,059 Pennsylvania $83,099 Nevada $82,615 North Dakota $82,457 Michigan $82,206 Wisconsin $82,114 Vermont $81,931

Texas $81,422 Maine $81,388 Arizona $81,338 Ohio $81,280 Georgia $80,512 Indiana $80,128 Wyoming $80,053 Utah $79,936

Iowa $79,886 Kansas $79,485 Louisiana $79,368 North Carolina $79,326 Missouri $79,310 Florida $78,984 Montana $78,809 Nebraska $78,642

Kentucky $78,550 South Carolina $78,216 Tennessee $78,007 Idaho $77,924 New Mexico $77,315 Oklahoma $77,181 Alabama $76,688 South Dakota $75,862

Arkansas $75,411 West Virginia $75,169 Mississippi $74,443

Top Paying Cities for Field Data Technician

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: $78,138
Belen: $77,703
Bernalillo: $78,276

Algodones, NM $78,138

Belen, NM $77,703

Bernalillo, NM $78,276

Bluewater, NM $76,633

Bosque, NM $77,132

Casa Blanca, NM $77,306

Cedar Crest, NM $78,341

Cedarvale, NM $75,269

Cerrillos, NM $78,194

Claunch, NM $74,991

Coyote, NM $77,042

Cuba, NM $76,919

Cubero, NM $77,477

Edgewood, NM $77,992

Estancia, NM $77,062

Gallina, NM $76,639

Counselor, NM $76,687

Grants, NM $76,545

Milan, NM $76,851

Isleta, NM $78,411

Jarales, NM $77,628

Jemez Pueblo, NM $77,762

Jemez Springs, NM $77,522

Laguna, NM $77,856

La Jara, NM $76,833

La Joya, NM $76,655

Lindrith, NM $76,562

Los Lunas, NM $78,114

Mcintosh, NM $77,486

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $76,970

Moriarty, NM $77,225

Mountainair, NM $76,392

Nageezi, NM $76,585

New Laguna, NM $77,440

Paguate, NM $77,492

Pena Blanca, NM $78,358

Peralta, NM $78,238

Placitas, NM $78,278

Ponderosa, NM $77,663

Prewitt, NM $76,609

Regina, NM $76,663

Sandia Park, NM $78,144

Corrales, NM $78,439

San Fidel, NM $77,022

San Rafael, NM $76,694

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $78,145

San Ysidro, NM $78,040

Stanley, NM $77,214

Tijeras, NM $78,154

Tome, NM $78,010

Torreon, NM $77,750

Veguita, NM $77,126

Willard, NM $76,254

Youngsville, NM $77,064

Bosque Farms, NM $78,381

Clines Corners, NM $76,748

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $78,204

Cochiti Lake, NM $78,306

Albuquerque, NM $78,483

Kirtland Afb, NM $78,483

Rio Rancho, NM $78,355

Gallup, NM $76,720

Brimhall, NM $76,503

Church Rock, NM $76,539

Continental Divide, NM $76,485

Crownpoint, NM $76,548

Fence Lake, NM $76,207

Fort Wingate, NM $76,512

Gamerco, NM $76,641

Mentmore, NM $76,522

Mexican Springs, NM $76,513

Ramah, NM $76,373

Rehoboth, NM $76,564

Thoreau, NM $76,568

Tohatchi, NM $76,498

Vanderwagen, NM $76,513

Zuni, NM $76,495

Navajo, NM $76,599

Jamestown, NM $76,409

Pinehill, NM $76,314

Sheep Springs, NM $76,581

Smith Lake, NM $76,866

Yatahey, NM $76,553

Farmington, NM $76,921

Aztec, NM $77,063

Blanco, NM $76,704

Bloomfield, NM $76,613

Flora Vista, NM $77,001

Fruitland, NM $76,519

Kirtland, NM $77,002

La Plata, NM $77,029

Navajo Dam, NM $76,995

Shiprock, NM $76,888

Waterflow, NM $76,849

Newcomb, NM $76,534

Sanostee, NM $76,582

Santa Fe, NM $78,884

Abiquiu, NM $76,726

Alcalde, NM $78,062

Amalia, NM $76,609

Arroyo Hondo, NM $76,501

Arroyo Seco, NM $76,590

Canjilon, NM $76,489

Canones, NM $77,186

Carson, NM $76,794

Cebolla, NM $76,534

Cerro, NM $76,557

Chama, NM $76,870

Chamisal, NM $77,855

Chimayo, NM $78,402

Cordova, NM $78,269

Costilla, NM $76,931

Taos Ski Valley, NM $76,347

Dixon, NM $77,781

Dulce, NM $76,868

El Prado, NM $76,658

El Rito, NM $77,009

Embudo, NM $77,381

Espanola, NM $78,307

Glorieta, NM $78,580

Hernandez, NM $77,579

Ilfeld, NM $77,855

La Madera, NM $76,874

Lamy, NM $78,280

Llano, NM $77,698

Los Alamos, NM $78,466

White Rock, NM $78,613

Medanales, NM $77,665

Ojo Caliente, NM $77,209

Los Ojos, NM $76,681

Pecos, NM $78,335

Penasco, NM $77,409

Petaca, NM $76,418

Questa, NM $76,638

Ranchos De Taos, NM $77,042

Red River, NM $76,419

Ribera, NM $76,911

Rowe, NM $77,928

San Cristobal, NM $76,416

San Jose, NM $77,736

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $78,116

Santa Cruz, NM $78,376

Serafina, NM $76,716

Taos, NM $76,613

Tererro, NM $78,586

Tesuque, NM $78,884

Tierra Amarilla, NM $76,613

Trampas, NM $77,345

Tres Piedras, NM $76,397

Truchas, NM $78,051

Vadito, NM $77,307

Valdez, NM $76,474

Vallecitos, NM $76,414

Velarde, NM $77,663

Villanueva, NM $76,762

Spaceport City, NM $75,197

Las Vegas, NM $76,111

Angel Fire, NM $76,335

Anton Chico, NM $75,979

Buena Vista, NM $76,677

Chacon, NM $76,731

Cimarron, NM $76,216

Cleveland, NM $77,275

Eagle Nest, NM $76,274

Guadalupita, NM $76,613

Holman, NM $77,078

La Loma, NM $75,851

Maxwell, NM $76,242

Miami, NM $76,077

Mills, NM $75,807

Montezuma, NM $77,668

Mora, NM $77,384

Mosquero, NM $75,741

Ocate, NM $76,160

Ojo Feliz, NM $76,360

Rainsville, NM $76,695

Raton, NM $76,434

Rociada, NM $77,707

Roy, NM $75,824

Sapello, NM $77,032

Solano, NM $75,731

Springer, NM $76,044

Ute Park, NM $76,252

Valmora, NM $76,047

Wagon Mound, NM $75,960

Watrous, NM $76,072

Socorro, NM $75,896

Aragon, NM $76,126

Datil, NM $75,812

Lemitar, NM $76,249

Luna, NM $76,261

Magdalena, NM $75,818

Pie Town, NM $76,071

Polvadera, NM $76,433

Quemado, NM $76,229

Reserve, NM $76,092

San Acacia, NM $76,559

San Antonio, NM $75,476

Truth Or Consequences, NM $75,461

Arrey, NM $75,448

Caballo, NM $75,500

Derry, NM $75,116

Elephant Butte, NM $75,657

Garfield, NM $74,898

Hatch, NM $73,698

Monticello, NM $75,456

Rincon, NM $73,274

Salem, NM $74,664

Williamsburg, NM $75,556

Winston, NM $75,511

Las Cruces, NM $72,314

White Sands Missile Range, NM $72,551

Santa Teresa, NM $73,079

Playas, NM $75,809

Animas, NM $75,996

Anthony, NM $73,061

Arenas Valley, NM $75,861

Bayard, NM $75,791

Berino, NM $72,730

Buckhorn, NM $75,870

Santa Clara, NM $75,924

Chamberino, NM $72,806

Cliff, NM $75,782

Columbus, NM $75,578

Deming, NM $75,596

Dona Ana, NM $72,317

Fairacres, NM $72,533

Faywood, NM $75,561

Fort Bayard, NM $75,851

Gila, NM $75,670

Glenwood, NM $75,729

Hachita, NM $75,578

Hanover, NM $75,594

Hillsboro, NM $75,440

Hurley, NM $75,740

La Mesa, NM $73,698

Lordsburg, NM $75,754

Mesilla, NM $72,316

Mesilla Park, NM $72,324

Mesquite, NM $72,385

Mimbres, NM $75,654

Mule Creek, NM $75,859

Organ, NM $72,361

Pinos Altos, NM $75,780

Radium Springs, NM $72,345

Redrock, NM $75,587

Rodeo, NM $76,092

San Miguel, NM $72,358

Silver City, NM $75,781

Sunland Park, NM $72,690

Tyrone, NM $76,006

Vado, NM $72,415

Chaparral, NM $73,328

Clovis, NM $75,636

Cannon Afb, NM $75,469

Broadview, NM $75,415

Causey, NM $75,286

Crossroads, NM $75,107

Dora, NM $75,465

Elida, NM $75,152

Floyd, NM $75,335

Fort Sumner, NM $75,274

Grady, NM $75,487

House, NM $75,427

Kenna, NM $75,153

Lingo, NM $75,281

Melrose, NM $75,440

Milnesand, NM $75,122

Pep, NM $75,225

Portales, NM $75,501

Rogers, NM $75,246

Saint Vrain, NM $75,488

Taiban, NM $75,248

Texico, NM $75,517

Yeso, NM $74,975

Roswell, NM $75,062

Artesia, NM $75,210

Caprock, NM $75,057

Carlsbad, NM $75,259

Dexter, NM $75,115

Eunice, NM $75,326

Hagerman, NM $75,153

Hobbs, NM $75,436

Hope, NM $74,877

Jal, NM $75,238

Lake Arthur, NM $75,028

Lakewood, NM $75,140

Loco Hills, NM $75,279

Loving, NM $75,240

Lovington, NM $75,364

Mcdonald, NM $75,158

Malaga, NM $75,167

Maljamar, NM $75,093

Monument, NM $75,270

Tatum, NM $75,207

Whites City, NM $75,333

Carrizozo, NM $74,706

Alamogordo, NM $74,468

Alto, NM $74,717

Bent, NM $74,482

Capitan, NM $74,543

Cloudcroft, NM $74,474

Corona, NM $75,031

Encino, NM $75,633

Fort Stanton, NM $74,575

Glencoe, NM $74,521

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $74,460

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $74,460

Hondo, NM $74,590

La Luz, NM $74,460

Lincoln, NM $74,373

Mayhill, NM $74,628

Mescalero, NM $74,493

Nogal, NM $74,813

Orogrande, NM $74,497

Picacho, NM $74,574

Pinon, NM $74,855

Ruidoso, NM $74,859

Ruidoso Downs, NM $74,757

Sacramento, NM $74,526

San Patricio, NM $74,615

Sunspot, NM $74,460

Timberon, NM $74,621

Tinnie, NM $74,531

Tularosa, NM $74,509

Vaughn, NM $75,329

Weed, NM $74,619

Tucumcari, NM $75,703

Amistad, NM $75,605

Bard, NM $75,484

Capulin, NM $76,339

Clayton, NM $75,752

Conchas Dam, NM $75,820

Cuervo, NM $75,456

Des Moines, NM $76,037

Folsom, NM $76,155

Garita, NM $75,675

Gladstone, NM $75,827

Grenville, NM $75,813

Logan, NM $75,700

Mcalister, NM $75,466

Nara Visa, NM $75,521

Newkirk, NM $75,604

Quay, NM $75,648

San Jon, NM $75,567

Santa Rosa, NM $75,648

Sedan, NM $75,674

Trementina, NM $75,671

Field Data Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Field Data Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Field Data Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Field Data Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Field Data Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$108,240	$52.0	40%
Financial Services	$100,509	$48.0	30%
Software & Networking	$96,643	$46.0	25%
Biotechnology	$92,777	$45.0	20%
Internet	$88,912	$43.0	15%

Field Data Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Data Technician'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.

$67,743

Average $77,315/year

$83,782

$5,645

Average $6,443/month

$6,982

$1,303

Average $1,487/week

$1,611

$33

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,782	$6,982	$1,611	$40
Average	$77,315	$6,443	$1,487	$37
25th Percentile	$67,743	$5,645	$1,303	$33

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