How much does a career/technical education teacher make in New Mexico?
$60,490a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in New Mexico. That is $29.08 an hour or $5,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.08
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,490Median: $60,490Highest 10%: $177,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,490 | $20.91 | |
| 25th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| Median | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 75th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $177,300 | $85.25 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $74,430 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $60,910 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $60,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 33. Kentucky | $61,080 |
| 34. Ohio | $60,600 |
| 35. Nebraska | $60,490 |
| 36. New Mexico | $60,490 |
| 37. Georgia | $60,320 |
| 38. Florida | $59,990 |
| 39. Idaho | $59,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $29.08 ($60,490 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $60,490 against $63,820 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $74,430 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.