How much does an elementary school teacher make in New Mexico?
$74,550a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in New Mexico. That is $35.84 an hour or $6,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.84
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,120Median: $74,550Highest 10%: $86,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 25th | $62,680 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $74,550 | $35.84 | |
| 75th | $78,060 | $37.53 | |
| 90th | $86,560 | $41.62 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $76,840 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,520 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,100 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $73,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 15. Delaware | $75,920 |
| 16. Illinois | $75,320 |
| 17. Utah | $74,810 |
| 18. New Mexico | $74,550 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $72,410 |
| 20. Georgia | $72,290 |
| 21. Hawaii | $71,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $35.84 ($74,550 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $74,550 against $63,970 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for elementary school teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays elementary school teachers the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $76,840 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.