How much does a communications teacher make in Albuquerque?
$42,680a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $20.52 an hour or $3,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.52
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,680Median: $42,680Highest 10%: $89,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| Median | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 75th | $68,520 | $32.94 | |
| 90th | $89,270 | $42.92 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $178,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $110,000 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $83,300 |
| Business Teacher | $82,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $81,060 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $79,290 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,670 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $76,960 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,590 |
| Special Education Teacher | $75,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $20.52 ($42,680 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $42,680 against $78,580 nationally, 46% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $49,880, so Albuquerque pays 14% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for communications teacher pay?
105 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,270 or more.
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.