How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in New Mexico?
$71,720a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in New Mexico. That is $34.48 an hour or $5,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.48
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,350Median: $71,720Highest 10%: $133,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,350 | $24.69 | |
| 25th | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| Median | $71,720 | $34.48 | |
| 75th | $82,380 | $39.61 | |
| 90th | $133,900 | $64.36 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 33. Ohio | $74,310 |
| 34. Virginia | $74,000 |
| 35. Georgia | $73,370 |
| 36. New Mexico | $71,720 |
| 37. Arizona | $71,230 |
| 38. Alabama | $70,580 |
| 39. Kansas | $65,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $34.48 ($71,720 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $71,720 against $79,350 nationally, 10% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 36 of 45 states.
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.