What are the main factors that influence a Product Research and Development Manager'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 Product Research and Development Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Product Research and Development Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Product Research and Development Manager's salary?

A Product Research and Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a R & D Support Associate VI (10-12 years)earns $198,779, a R & D Supervisor (12+ years)earns $105,959, a Product Research and Development Manager (12+ years)earns $134,506, a Product Research and Development Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $164,616, a Product Research and Development Director (12+ years)earns $189,715,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Research and Development Manager?

Product Research and Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Research and Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $160,800, California $160,200, Massachusetts $158,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Product Research and Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Product Research and Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Product Development Senior Manager: $180,873; Product Research and Development Senior Manager: $177,800; Research and Development Manager: $145,223; Product Development Manager: $141,968; Product Research and Development Associate IV: $131,490.

Product Research and Development Manager Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Product Research and Development Manager make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Research and Development Manager in New Mexico is $134,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Product Research and Development Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,424
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,700 to $145,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,687

10% $115,687

50% (Median) $134,600

90% $155,424

Product Research and Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,500	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$134,600	$11,217	$2,588	$65
25th Percentile	$124,700	$10,392	$2,398	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Product Research and Development Manager Salaries

A Product Research and Development Manager'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 Product Research and Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Research and Development Manager'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:

R & D Support Associate VI (10-12 years): $198,779
R & D Supervisor (12+ years): $105,959
Product Research and Development Manager (12+ years): $134,506
Product Research and Development Senior Manager (12+ years): $164,616
Product Research and Development Director (12+ years): $189,715

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
R & D Support Associate VI	10-12 years	$198,779
R & D Supervisor	12+ years	$105,959
Product Research and Development Manager	12+ years	$134,506
Product Research and Development Senior Manager	12+ years	$164,616
Product Research and Development Director	12+ years	$189,715

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How Do Product Research and Development Manager 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 Product Research and Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $160,800.
California: $160,200.
Massachusetts: $158,100.

District of Columbia $160,800 California $160,200 Massachusetts $158,100 Washington $157,500 New Jersey $157,500 Alaska $157,300 Connecticut $155,200 New York $154,400

Hawaii $151,800 Rhode Island $150,600 Maryland $149,800 Minnesota $148,700 Colorado $148,200 Illinois $148,100 Oregon $147,500 Delaware $147,100

New Hampshire $146,900 Virginia $146,300 Pennsylvania $144,600 Nevada $143,800 North Dakota $143,500 Michigan $143,100 Wisconsin $142,900 Vermont $142,600

Texas $141,700 Arizona $141,600 Maine $141,600 Ohio $141,500 Georgia $140,100 Indiana $139,400 Wyoming $139,300 Utah $139,100

Iowa $139,000 Kansas $138,300 Louisiana $138,100 North Carolina $138,100 Missouri $138,000 Florida $137,500 Montana $137,200 Nebraska $136,900

Kentucky $136,700 South Carolina $136,100 Tennessee $135,800 Idaho $135,600 New Mexico $134,600 Oklahoma $134,300 Alabama $133,500 South Dakota $132,000

Arkansas $131,200 West Virginia $130,800 Mississippi $129,600

Top Paying Cities for Product Research and Development Managers

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: $136,000
Belen: $135,200
Bernalillo: $136,200

Algodones, NM $136,000 Belen, NM $135,200 Bernalillo, NM $136,200 Bluewater, NM $133,400 Bosque, NM $134,200 Casa Blanca, NM $134,500 Cedar Crest, NM $136,300 Cedarvale, NM $131,000

Cerrillos, NM $136,100 Claunch, NM $130,500 Coyote, NM $134,100 Cuba, NM $133,900 Cubero, NM $134,800 Edgewood, NM $135,700 Estancia, NM $134,100 Gallina, NM $133,400

Counselor, NM $133,500 Grants, NM $133,200 Milan, NM $133,700 Isleta, NM $136,500 Jarales, NM $135,100 Jemez Pueblo, NM $135,300 Jemez Springs, NM $134,900 Laguna, NM $135,500

La Jara, NM $133,700 La Joya, NM $133,400 Lindrith, NM $133,200 Los Lunas, NM $135,900 Mcintosh, NM $134,900 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $134,000 Moriarty, NM $134,400 Mountainair, NM $133,000

Nageezi, NM $133,300 New Laguna, NM $134,800 Paguate, NM $134,900 Pena Blanca, NM $136,400 Peralta, NM $136,200 Placitas, NM $136,200 Ponderosa, NM $135,200 Prewitt, NM $133,300

Regina, NM $133,400 Sandia Park, NM $136,000 Corrales, NM $136,500 San Fidel, NM $134,000 San Rafael, NM $133,500 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $136,000 San Ysidro, NM $135,800 Stanley, NM $134,400

Tijeras, NM $136,000 Tome, NM $135,800 Torreon, NM $135,300 Veguita, NM $134,200 Willard, NM $132,700 Youngsville, NM $134,100 Bosque Farms, NM $136,400 Clines Corners, NM $133,600

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $136,100 Cochiti Lake, NM $136,300 Albuquerque, NM $136,600 Kirtland Afb, NM $136,600 Rio Rancho, NM $136,400 Gallup, NM $133,500 Brimhall, NM $133,100 Church Rock, NM $133,200

Continental Divide, NM $133,100 Crownpoint, NM $133,200 Fence Lake, NM $132,600 Fort Wingate, NM $133,200 Gamerco, NM $133,400 Mentmore, NM $133,200 Mexican Springs, NM $133,200 Ramah, NM $132,900

Rehoboth, NM $133,200 Thoreau, NM $133,300 Tohatchi, NM $133,100 Vanderwagen, NM $133,200 Zuni, NM $133,100 Navajo, NM $133,300 Jamestown, NM $133,000 Pinehill, NM $132,800

Sheep Springs, NM $133,300 Smith Lake, NM $133,800 Yatahey, NM $133,200 Farmington, NM $133,900 Aztec, NM $134,100 Blanco, NM $133,500 Bloomfield, NM $133,300 Flora Vista, NM $134,000

Fruitland, NM $133,200 Kirtland, NM $134,000 La Plata, NM $134,100 Navajo Dam, NM $134,000 Shiprock, NM $133,800 Waterflow, NM $133,700 Newcomb, NM $133,200 Sanostee, NM $133,300

Santa Fe, NM $137,300 Abiquiu, NM $133,500 Alcalde, NM $135,900 Amalia, NM $133,300 Arroyo Hondo, NM $133,100 Arroyo Seco, NM $133,300 Canjilon, NM $133,100 Canones, NM $134,300

Carson, NM $133,700 Cebolla, NM $133,200 Cerro, NM $133,200 Chama, NM $133,800 Chamisal, NM $135,500 Chimayo, NM $136,400 Cordova, NM $136,200 Costilla, NM $133,900

Taos Ski Valley, NM $132,900 Dixon, NM $135,400 Dulce, NM $133,800 El Prado, NM $133,400 El Rito, NM $134,000 Embudo, NM $134,700 Espanola, NM $136,300 Glorieta, NM $136,800

Hernandez, NM $135,000 Ilfeld, NM $135,500 La Madera, NM $133,800 Lamy, NM $136,200 Llano, NM $135,200 Los Alamos, NM $136,600 White Rock, NM $136,800 Medanales, NM $135,200

Ojo Caliente, NM $134,400 Los Ojos, NM $133,500 Pecos, NM $136,300 Penasco, NM $134,700 Petaca, NM $133,000 Questa, NM $133,400 Ranchos De Taos, NM $134,100 Red River, NM $133,000

Ribera, NM $133,900 Rowe, NM $135,600 San Cristobal, NM $133,000 San Jose, NM $135,300 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $135,900 Santa Cruz, NM $136,400 Serafina, NM $133,500 Taos, NM $133,300

Tererro, NM $136,800 Tesuque, NM $137,300 Tierra Amarilla, NM $133,300 Trampas, NM $134,600 Tres Piedras, NM $133,000 Truchas, NM $135,800 Vadito, NM $134,500 Valdez, NM $133,100

Vallecitos, NM $133,000 Velarde, NM $135,200 Villanueva, NM $133,600 Spaceport City, NM $130,900 Las Vegas, NM $132,500 Angel Fire, NM $132,900 Anton Chico, NM $132,200 Buena Vista, NM $133,400

Chacon, NM $133,500 Cimarron, NM $132,600 Cleveland, NM $134,500 Eagle Nest, NM $132,700 Guadalupita, NM $133,300 Holman, NM $134,100 La Loma, NM $132,000 Maxwell, NM $132,700

Miami, NM $132,400 Mills, NM $131,900 Montezuma, NM $135,200 Mora, NM $134,700 Mosquero, NM $131,800 Ocate, NM $132,500 Ojo Feliz, NM $132,900 Rainsville, NM $133,500

Raton, NM $133,000 Rociada, NM $135,200 Roy, NM $132,000 Sapello, NM $134,100 Solano, NM $131,800 Springer, NM $132,300 Ute Park, NM $132,700 Valmora, NM $132,300

Wagon Mound, NM $132,200 Watrous, NM $132,400 Socorro, NM $132,100 Aragon, NM $132,500 Datil, NM $131,900 Lemitar, NM $132,700 Luna, NM $132,700 Magdalena, NM $132,000

Pie Town, NM $132,400 Polvadera, NM $133,000 Quemado, NM $132,700 Reserve, NM $132,400 San Acacia, NM $133,200 San Antonio, NM $131,400 Truth Or Consequences, NM $131,300 Arrey, NM $131,300

Caballo, NM $131,400 Derry, NM $130,700 Elephant Butte, NM $131,700 Garfield, NM $130,400 Hatch, NM $128,300 Monticello, NM $131,300 Rincon, NM $127,500 Salem, NM $129,900

Williamsburg, NM $131,500 Winston, NM $131,400 Las Cruces, NM $125,900 White Sands Missile Range, NM $126,300 Santa Teresa, NM $127,200 Playas, NM $131,900 Animas, NM $132,300 Anthony, NM $127,200

Arenas Valley, NM $132,000 Bayard, NM $131,900 Berino, NM $126,600 Buckhorn, NM $132,000 Santa Clara, NM $132,100 Chamberino, NM $126,700 Cliff, NM $131,900 Columbus, NM $131,500

Deming, NM $131,600 Dona Ana, NM $125,900 Fairacres, NM $126,200 Faywood, NM $131,500 Fort Bayard, NM $132,000 Gila, NM $131,700 Glenwood, NM $131,800 Hachita, NM $131,500

Hanover, NM $131,600 Hillsboro, NM $131,300 Hurley, NM $131,800 La Mesa, NM $128,300 Lordsburg, NM $131,800 Mesilla, NM $125,900 Mesilla Park, NM $125,900 Mesquite, NM $126,000

Mimbres, NM $131,700 Mule Creek, NM $132,000 Organ, NM $125,900 Pinos Altos, NM $131,900 Radium Springs, NM $125,900 Redrock, NM $131,600 Rodeo, NM $132,400 San Miguel, NM $125,900

Silver City, NM $131,900 Sunland Park, NM $126,500 Tyrone, NM $132,300 Vado, NM $126,000 Chaparral, NM $127,600 Clovis, NM $131,600 Cannon Afb, NM $131,300 Broadview, NM $131,300

Causey, NM $131,000 Crossroads, NM $130,700 Dora, NM $131,300 Elida, NM $130,800 Floyd, NM $131,100 Fort Sumner, NM $131,000 Grady, NM $131,400 House, NM $131,300

Kenna, NM $130,800 Lingo, NM $131,000 Melrose, NM $131,300 Milnesand, NM $130,700 Pep, NM $130,900 Portales, NM $131,400 Rogers, NM $131,000 Saint Vrain, NM $131,400

Taiban, NM $131,000 Texico, NM $131,400 Yeso, NM $130,500 Roswell, NM $130,600 Artesia, NM $130,900 Caprock, NM $130,600 Carlsbad, NM $131,000 Dexter, NM $130,700

Eunice, NM $131,100 Hagerman, NM $130,800 Hobbs, NM $131,300 Hope, NM $130,300 Jal, NM $130,900 Lake Arthur, NM $130,600 Lakewood, NM $130,800 Loco Hills, NM $131,000

Loving, NM $130,900 Lovington, NM $131,200 Mcdonald, NM $130,800 Malaga, NM $130,800 Maljamar, NM $130,700 Monument, NM $131,000 Tatum, NM $130,900 Whites City, NM $131,100

Carrizozo, NM $130,000 Alamogordo, NM $129,600 Alto, NM $130,000 Bent, NM $129,600 Capitan, NM $129,700 Cloudcroft, NM $129,600 Corona, NM $130,600 Encino, NM $131,600

Fort Stanton, NM $129,800 Glencoe, NM $129,700 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $129,600 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $129,600 Hondo, NM $129,800 La Luz, NM $129,600 Lincoln, NM $129,400 Mayhill, NM $129,900

Mescalero, NM $129,600 Nogal, NM $130,200 Orogrande, NM $129,700 Picacho, NM $129,800 Pinon, NM $130,300 Ruidoso, NM $130,300 Ruidoso Downs, NM $130,100 Sacramento, NM $129,700

San Patricio, NM $129,900 Sunspot, NM $129,600 Timberon, NM $129,900 Tinnie, NM $129,700 Tularosa, NM $129,700 Vaughn, NM $131,100 Weed, NM $129,900 Tucumcari, NM $131,800

Amistad, NM $131,600 Bard, NM $131,400 Capulin, NM $132,900 Clayton, NM $131,800 Conchas Dam, NM $132,000 Cuervo, NM $131,300 Des Moines, NM $132,300 Folsom, NM $132,500

Garita, NM $131,700 Gladstone, NM $132,000 Grenville, NM $131,900 Logan, NM $131,700 Mcalister, NM $131,300 Nara Visa, NM $131,400 Newkirk, NM $131,600 Quay, NM $131,700

San Jon, NM $131,500 Santa Rosa, NM $131,700 Sedan, NM $131,700 Trementina, NM $131,700

Product Research and Development Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Product Research and Development Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $150,421. While startup companies pay approximate $127,241.

Product Research and Development Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$127,241
Growth Stage	51~500	$134,570
Established	501~5000	$145,251
Enterprise	5000+	$150,421

Product Research and Development Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Product Research and Development Manager 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 Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Product Research and Development Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Product Research and Development Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Product Research and Development Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$168,250	$81.0	25%
Financial Services	$154,790	$74.0	15%
Insurance	$154,790	$74.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$154,790	$74.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$148,060	$71.0	10%

Product Research and Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Research and Development Manager'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.

$124,700

Average $134,600/year

$145,500

$10,392

Average $11,217/month

$12,125

$2,398

Average $2,588/week

$2,798

$60

Average $65/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,500	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$134,600	$11,217	$2,588	$65
25th Percentile	$124,700	$10,392	$2,398	$60

Product Research and Development Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Product Research and Development Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Product Research and Development Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager	$166,400	24%
Product Research and Development Senior Manager	$164,700	22%

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