How much does an education administrator make in New Mexico?
$113,100a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in New Mexico. That is $54.38 an hour or $9,426 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.38
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,290Median: $113,100Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,290 | $37.64 | |
| 25th | $99,380 | $47.78 | |
| Median | $113,100 | $54.38 | |
| 75th | $124,300 | $59.75 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.87 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $118,100 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $115,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 3. Tennessee | $118,300 |
| 4. Kansas | $117,800 |
| 5. Arizona | $117,200 |
| 6. New Mexico | $113,100 |
| 7. Oklahoma | $112,200 |
| 8. South Dakota | $109,000 |
| 9. Virginia | $108,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $54.38 ($113,100 a year).
Do education administrators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $113,100 against $95,200 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for education administrator pay?
New Mexico ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays education administrators the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $118,100 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.