How much does an educational make in New Mexico?
$77,880a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in New Mexico. That is $37.44 an hour or $6,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.44
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,660Median: $77,880Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 25th | $54,110 | $26.01 | |
| Median | $77,880 | $37.44 | |
| 75th | $87,190 | $41.92 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.57 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,180 |
| Farmington, NM | $78,440 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $75,400 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $52,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,470 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $79,930 |
| 6. New Jersey | $77,910 |
| 7. New Mexico | $77,880 |
| 8. Maryland | $75,820 |
| 9. Rhode Island | $75,000 |
| 10. Delaware | $74,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $37.44 ($77,880 a year).
Do educationals make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $77,880 against $64,330 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for educational pay?
New Mexico ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays educationals the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $79,180 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.