How much does an education teacher make in Albuquerque?
$65,330a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $31.41 an hour or $5,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.41
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,500Median: $65,330Highest 10%: $108,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 25th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| Median | $65,330 | $31.41 | |
| 75th | $84,920 | $40.83 | |
| 90th | $108,800 | $52.30 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for education 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 an education teacher make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $31.41 ($65,330 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $65,330 against $75,350 nationally, 13% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $64,830, so Albuquerque pays 1% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for education teacher pay?
98 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,800 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.