How much does an education teacher make in New Mexico?
$64,830a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in New Mexico. That is $31.17 an hour or $5,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.17
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,670Median: $64,830Highest 10%: $108,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| 75th | $85,240 | $40.98 | |
| 90th | $108,800 | $52.30 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $65,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 32. Indiana | $66,150 |
| 33. Missouri | $65,910 |
| 34. Idaho | $65,720 |
| 35. New Mexico | $64,830 |
| 36. Alabama | $63,730 |
| 37. Florida | $63,640 |
| 38. South Dakota | $63,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $31.17 ($64,830 a year).
Do education teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $64,830 against $75,350 nationally, 14% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for education teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays education teachers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $65,330 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.