How much does a geography teacher make in New Mexico?
$89,060a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in New Mexico. That is $42.82 an hour or $7,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.82
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,540Median: $89,060Highest 10%: $128,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,540 | $29.59 | |
| 25th | $79,480 | $38.21 | |
| Median | $89,060 | $42.82 | |
| 75th | $96,420 | $46.36 | |
| 90th | $128,600 | $61.81 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 10. Pennsylvania | $97,120 |
| 11. Minnesota | $95,890 |
| 12. Washington | $90,550 |
| 13. New Mexico | $89,060 |
| 14. Kentucky | $86,790 |
| 15. South Carolina | $85,810 |
| 16. Georgia | $85,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $42.82 ($89,060 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $89,060 against $97,590 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for geography teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 13 of 28 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.