How much does a history teacher make in New Mexico?
$83,700a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in New Mexico. That is $40.24 an hour or $6,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.24
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,550Median: $83,700Highest 10%: $169,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,550 | $30.55 | |
| 25th | $74,400 | $35.77 | |
| Median | $83,700 | $40.24 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.57 | |
| 90th | $169,300 | $81.41 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 15. District of Columbia | $85,550 |
| 16. Illinois | $83,940 |
| 17. Vermont | $83,750 |
| 18. New Mexico | $83,700 |
| 19. Washington | $83,250 |
| 20. Nevada | $81,930 |
| 21. Utah | $81,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $40.24 ($83,700 a year).
Do history teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $83,700 against $83,820 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for history teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 18 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.