How much does an elementary school teacher make in Santa Fe?
$73,750a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $35.46 an hour or $6,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.46
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,930Median: $73,750Highest 10%: $90,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,930 | $27.37 | |
| 25th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $73,750 | $35.46 | |
| 75th | $81,310 | $39.09 | |
| 90th | $90,360 | $43.44 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Farmington, NM | $76,840 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,520 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,100 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $115,000 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,590 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,240 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,880 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,260 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $74,430 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $64,500 |
| Tutor | $62,400 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $49,090 |
| Preschool Teacher | $46,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $35.46 ($73,750 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $73,750 against $63,970 nationally, 15% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $74,550, so Santa Fe pays 1% less.
Where does Santa Fe rank for elementary school teacher pay?
111 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,360 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.