How much does a chemistry teacher make in New Mexico?
$85,240a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in New Mexico. That is $40.98 an hour or $7,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.98
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,380Median: $85,240Highest 10%: $140,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 25th | $67,120 | $32.27 | |
| Median | $85,240 | $40.98 | |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.71 | |
| 90th | $140,800 | $67.70 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 20. Washington | $85,970 |
| 21. Georgia | $85,300 |
| 22. Maine | $85,250 |
| 23. New Mexico | $85,240 |
| 24. Nebraska | $85,050 |
| 25. Montana | $84,680 |
| 26. Louisiana | $83,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $40.98 ($85,240 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $85,240 against $93,250 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for chemistry teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 23 of 48 states.
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.