How much does an adult basic education make in New Mexico?
$49,170a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in New Mexico. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,070Median: $49,170Highest 10%: $83,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,070 | $20.23 | |
| 25th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| Median | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $67,230 | $32.32 | |
| 90th | $83,490 | $40.14 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $49,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 37. Mississippi | $49,900 |
| 38. Utah | $49,680 |
| 39. Texas | $49,490 |
| 40. New Mexico | $49,170 |
| 41. Nebraska | $49,040 |
| 42. Nevada | $48,930 |
| 43. Alabama | $48,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.64 ($49,170 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $49,170 against $61,540 nationally, 20% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for adult basic education pay?
New Mexico ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays adult basic educations the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $49,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.