How much does a Joint Director make in New Mexico? (2026)

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Joint Director in New Mexico is $158,690 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.However, a Joint Director's salary can vary significantly. Hereâ€™s a look at the typical salary range:Top Earners (90th percentile): $193,679Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,572 to $177,004Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,719

What are the main factors that influence a Joint Director'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 Joint Director?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Joint Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Joint Director's salary?

A Joint Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,500 for beginners, reaching about $138,599 at mid-level, and approach $201,045 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Joint Director?

Joint Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Joint Director roles are District of Columbia $189,701, California $188,981, Massachusetts $186,463. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Joint Director roles make?

Salaries for Joint Director level roles vary by specialization: Orthopedic /Joint Reconstruction Surgeon: $550,300; Director Of: $204,877; Director: $199,864; Business Development Director - Biotech: $178,895; Compliance Director - Healthcare: $147,609.

Joint Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Joint Director make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Joint Director in New Mexico is $158,690 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

However, a Joint Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $193,679
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,572 to $177,004
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,719

10% $131,719

50% (Median) $158,690

90% $193,679

Joint Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$177,004	$14,750	$3,404	$85
Average	$158,690	$13,224	$3,052	$76
25th Percentile	$144,572	$12,048	$2,780	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Joint Director Salaries

A Joint Director'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 Joint Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Joint Director'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): $82,500
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,579
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,599
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,874
Expert (over 8 years): $201,045

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Security Supervisor, Senior	less than 1 year	$82,500
Security Manager	1-2 years	$96,579
Security Senior Manager	2-4 years	$138,599
Joint Director	5-8 years	$154,874
VP of Security	over 8 years	$201,045

How Do Joint Director 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 Joint Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $189,701.
California: $188,981.
Massachusetts: $186,463.

District of Columbia $189,701 California $188,981 Massachusetts $186,463 Washington $185,777 New Jersey $185,709 Alaska $185,469 Connecticut $183,105 New York $182,145

Hawaii $179,078 Rhode Island $177,639 Maryland $176,662 Minnesota $175,326 Colorado $174,812 Illinois $174,641 Oregon $173,990 Delaware $173,510

New Hampshire $173,208 Virginia $172,533 Pennsylvania $170,563 Nevada $169,569 North Dakota $169,244 Michigan $168,730 Wisconsin $168,541 Vermont $168,164

Texas $167,119 Maine $167,051 Arizona $166,948 Ohio $166,828 Georgia $165,252 Indiana $164,464 Wyoming $164,309 Utah $164,069

Iowa $163,967 Kansas $163,144 Louisiana $162,904 North Carolina $162,819 Missouri $162,784 Florida $162,116 Montana $161,756 Nebraska $161,414

Kentucky $161,225 South Carolina $160,540 Tennessee $160,112 Idaho $159,940 New Mexico $158,690 Oklahoma $158,415 Alabama $157,405 South Dakota $155,708

Arkansas $154,783 West Virginia $154,286 Mississippi $152,796

Top Paying Cities for Joint Director

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: $160,379
Belen: $159,486
Bernalillo: $160,663

Algodones, NM $160,379

Belen, NM $159,486

Bernalillo, NM $160,663

Bluewater, NM $157,290

Bosque, NM $158,314

Casa Blanca, NM $158,672

Cedar Crest, NM $160,797

Cedarvale, NM $154,492

Cerrillos, NM $160,495

Claunch, NM $153,920

Coyote, NM $158,131

Cuba, NM $157,877

Cubero, NM $159,024

Edgewood, NM $160,079

Estancia, NM $158,170

Gallina, NM $157,303

Counselor, NM $157,401

Grants, NM $157,110

Milan, NM $157,739

Isleta, NM $160,939

Jarales, NM $159,332

Jemez Pueblo, NM $159,608

Jemez Springs, NM $159,116

Laguna, NM $159,802

La Jara, NM $157,701

La Joya, NM $157,336

Lindrith, NM $157,146

Los Lunas, NM $160,331

Mcintosh, NM $159,041

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $157,982

Moriarty, NM $158,506

Mountainair, NM $156,796

Nageezi, NM $157,192

New Laguna, NM $158,947

Paguate, NM $159,054

Pena Blanca, NM $160,831

Peralta, NM $160,585

Placitas, NM $160,667

Ponderosa, NM $159,406

Prewitt, NM $157,242

Regina, NM $157,351

Sandia Park, NM $160,393

Corrales, NM $160,997

San Fidel, NM $158,090

San Rafael, NM $157,417

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $160,394

San Ysidro, NM $160,178

Stanley, NM $158,484

Tijeras, NM $160,413

Tome, NM $160,117

Torreon, NM $159,584

Veguita, NM $158,302

Willard, NM $156,514

Youngsville, NM $158,176

Bosque Farms, NM $160,879

Clines Corners, NM $157,526

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $160,516

Cochiti Lake, NM $160,725

Albuquerque, NM $161,088

Kirtland Afb, NM $161,088

Rio Rancho, NM $160,824

Gallup, NM $157,470

Brimhall, NM $157,024

Church Rock, NM $157,098

Continental Divide, NM $156,986

Crownpoint, NM $157,117

Fence Lake, NM $156,416

Fort Wingate, NM $157,043

Gamerco, NM $157,307

Mentmore, NM $157,064

Mexican Springs, NM $157,045

Ramah, NM $156,757

Rehoboth, NM $157,149

Thoreau, NM $157,158

Tohatchi, NM $157,014

Vanderwagen, NM $157,045

Zuni, NM $157,007

Navajo, NM $157,221

Jamestown, NM $156,831

Pinehill, NM $156,635

Sheep Springs, NM $157,184

Smith Lake, NM $157,769

Yatahey, NM $157,127

Farmington, NM $157,883

Aztec, NM $158,174

Blanco, NM $157,435

Bloomfield, NM $157,249

Flora Vista, NM $158,045

Fruitland, NM $157,057

Kirtland, NM $158,047

La Plata, NM $158,104

Navajo Dam, NM $158,033

Shiprock, NM $157,814

Waterflow, NM $157,734

Newcomb, NM $157,088

Sanostee, NM $157,187

Santa Fe, NM $161,911

Abiquiu, NM $157,482

Alcalde, NM $160,225

Amalia, NM $157,242

Arroyo Hondo, NM $157,021

Arroyo Seco, NM $157,202

Canjilon, NM $156,995

Canones, NM $158,426

Carson, NM $157,622

Cebolla, NM $157,088

Cerro, NM $157,134

Chama, NM $157,776

Chamisal, NM $159,800

Chimayo, NM $160,922

Cordova, NM $160,650

Costilla, NM $157,901

Taos Ski Valley, NM $156,704

Dixon, NM $159,647

Dulce, NM $157,773

El Prado, NM $157,341

El Rito, NM $158,062

Embudo, NM $158,827

Espanola, NM $160,727

Glorieta, NM $161,287

Hernandez, NM $159,233

Ilfeld, NM $159,798

La Madera, NM $157,785

Lamy, NM $160,672

Llano, NM $159,476

Los Alamos, NM $161,052

White Rock, NM $161,356

Medanales, NM $159,409

Ojo Caliente, NM $158,472

Los Ojos, NM $157,389

Pecos, NM $160,785

Penasco, NM $158,883

Petaca, NM $156,849

Questa, NM $157,300

Ranchos De Taos, NM $158,129

Red River, NM $156,851

Ribera, NM $157,860

Rowe, NM $159,949

San Cristobal, NM $156,846

San Jose, NM $159,555

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $160,334

Santa Cruz, NM $160,867

Serafina, NM $157,461

Taos, NM $157,250

Tererro, NM $161,299

Tesuque, NM $161,911

Tierra Amarilla, NM $157,250

Trampas, NM $158,753

Tres Piedras, NM $156,807

Truchas, NM $160,201

Vadito, NM $158,674

Valdez, NM $156,964

Vallecitos, NM $156,841

Velarde, NM $159,406

Villanueva, NM $157,555

Spaceport City, NM $154,343

Las Vegas, NM $156,219

Angel Fire, NM $156,680

Anton Chico, NM $155,948

Buena Vista, NM $157,381

Chacon, NM $157,492

Cimarron, NM $156,435

Cleveland, NM $158,609

Eagle Nest, NM $156,553

Guadalupita, NM $157,250

Holman, NM $158,205

La Loma, NM $155,686

Maxwell, NM $156,488

Miami, NM $156,150

Mills, NM $155,595

Montezuma, NM $159,414

Mora, NM $158,832

Mosquero, NM $155,460

Ocate, NM $156,320

Ojo Feliz, NM $156,731

Rainsville, NM $157,418

Raton, NM $156,882

Rociada, NM $159,495

Roy, NM $155,630

Sapello, NM $158,110

Solano, NM $155,439

Springer, NM $156,082

Ute Park, NM $156,508

Valmora, NM $156,087

Wagon Mound, NM $155,909

Watrous, NM $156,140

Socorro, NM $155,779

Aragon, NM $156,250

Datil, NM $155,606

Lemitar, NM $156,503

Luna, NM $156,527

Magdalena, NM $155,618

Pie Town, NM $156,137

Polvadera, NM $156,880

Quemado, NM $156,460

Reserve, NM $156,180

San Acacia, NM $157,139

San Antonio, NM $154,917

Truth Or Consequences, NM $154,884

Arrey, NM $154,859

Caballo, NM $154,965

Derry, NM $154,177

Elephant Butte, NM $155,287

Garfield, NM $153,729

Hatch, NM $151,266

Monticello, NM $154,876

Rincon, NM $150,395

Salem, NM $153,250

Williamsburg, NM $155,080

Winston, NM $154,989

Las Cruces, NM $148,427

White Sands Missile Range, NM $148,913

Santa Teresa, NM $149,996

Playas, NM $155,600

Animas, NM $155,982

Anthony, NM $149,960

Arenas Valley, NM $155,707

Bayard, NM $155,563

Berino, NM $149,280

Buckhorn, NM $155,724

Santa Clara, NM $155,835

Chamberino, NM $149,436

Cliff, NM $155,544

Columbus, NM $155,126

Deming, NM $155,162

Dona Ana, NM $148,432

Fairacres, NM $148,876

Faywood, NM $155,090

Fort Bayard, NM $155,686

Gila, NM $155,314

Glenwood, NM $155,436

Hachita, NM $155,126

Hanover, NM $155,158

Hillsboro, NM $154,841

Hurley, NM $155,458

La Mesa, NM $151,266

Lordsburg, NM $155,486

Mesilla, NM $148,430

Mesilla Park, NM $148,445

Mesquite, NM $148,572

Mimbres, NM $155,282

Mule Creek, NM $155,701

Organ, NM $148,523

Pinos Altos, NM $155,540

Radium Springs, NM $148,490

Redrock, NM $155,145

Rodeo, NM $156,180

San Miguel, NM $148,516

Silver City, NM $155,542

Sunland Park, NM $149,198

Tyrone, NM $156,003

Vado, NM $148,632

Chaparral, NM $150,507

Clovis, NM $155,244

Cannon Afb, NM $154,901

Broadview, NM $154,792

Causey, NM $154,526

Crossroads, NM $154,159

Dora, NM $154,893

Elida, NM $154,250

Floyd, NM $154,626

Fort Sumner, NM $154,500

Grady, NM $154,939

House, NM $154,816

Kenna, NM $154,252

Lingo, NM $154,516

Melrose, NM $154,841

Milnesand, NM $154,190

Pep, NM $154,401

Portales, NM $154,966

Rogers, NM $154,444

Saint Vrain, NM $154,941

Taiban, NM $154,447

Texico, NM $155,001

Yeso, NM $153,887

Roswell, NM $154,065

Artesia, NM $154,370

Caprock, NM $154,057

Carlsbad, NM $154,471

Dexter, NM $154,175

Eunice, NM $154,608

Hagerman, NM $154,252

Hobbs, NM $154,835

Hope, NM $153,687

Jal, NM $154,427

Lake Arthur, NM $153,997

Lakewood, NM $154,226

Loco Hills, NM $154,511

Loving, NM $154,432

Lovington, NM $154,685

Mcdonald, NM $154,264

Malaga, NM $154,281

Maljamar, NM $154,130

Monument, NM $154,494

Tatum, NM $154,363

Whites City, NM $154,622

Carrizozo, NM $153,335

Alamogordo, NM $152,847

Alto, NM $153,358

Bent, NM $152,876

Capitan, NM $153,001

Cloudcroft, NM $152,859

Corona, NM $154,002

Encino, NM $155,239

Fort Stanton, NM $153,066

Glencoe, NM $152,957

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $152,830

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $152,830

Hondo, NM $153,097

La Luz, NM $152,830

Lincoln, NM $152,652

Mayhill, NM $153,176

Mescalero, NM $152,898

Nogal, NM $153,555

Orogrande, NM $152,907

Picacho, NM $153,065

Pinon, NM $153,640

Ruidoso, NM $153,649

Ruidoso Downs, NM $153,440

Sacramento, NM $152,967

San Patricio, NM $153,149

Sunspot, NM $152,830

Timberon, NM $153,161

Tinnie, NM $152,976

Tularosa, NM $152,931

Vaughn, NM $154,614

Weed, NM $153,157

Tucumcari, NM $155,381

Amistad, NM $155,181

Bard, NM $154,932

Capulin, NM $156,687

Clayton, NM $155,482

Conchas Dam, NM $155,623

Cuervo, NM $154,874

Des Moines, NM $156,068

Folsom, NM $156,310

Garita, NM $155,325

Gladstone, NM $155,636

Grenville, NM $155,607

Logan, NM $155,376

Mcalister, NM $154,895

Nara Visa, NM $155,008

Newkirk, NM $155,179

Quay, NM $155,268

San Jon, NM $155,102

Santa Rosa, NM $155,268

Sedan, NM $155,323

Trementina, NM $155,316

Joint Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Joint Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Joint Director positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Joint Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Joint Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$190,427	$92.0	20%
Biotechnology	$190,427	$92.0	20%
Financial Services	$190,427	$92.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$190,427	$92.0	20%
Software & Networking	$190,427	$92.0	20%

Joint Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Joint Director'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.

$144,572

Average $158,690/year

$177,004

$12,048

Average $13,224/month

$14,750

$2,780

Average $3,052/week

$3,404

$70

Average $76/hour

$85

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$177,004	$14,750	$3,404	$85
Average	$158,690	$13,224	$3,052	$76
25th Percentile	$144,572	$12,048	$2,780	$70

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