How much does an education administrator make in New Mexico?
$109,500a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in New Mexico. That is $52.63 an hour or $9,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.63
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,820Median: $109,500Highest 10%: $178,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 25th | $84,980 | $40.86 | |
| Median | $109,500 | $52.63 | |
| 75th | $141,200 | $67.90 | |
| 90th | $178,800 | $85.98 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $114,700 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $110,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 15. Kentucky | $114,300 |
| 16. Georgia | $110,200 |
| 17. Kansas | $110,000 |
| 18. New Mexico | $109,500 |
| 19. Michigan | $108,500 |
| 20. District of Columbia | $107,400 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $106,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $52.63 ($109,500 a year).
Do education administrators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $109,500 against $104,600 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for education administrator pay?
New Mexico ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays education administrators the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $114,700 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.