How much does a kindergarten teacher make in New Mexico?
$74,380a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in New Mexico. That is $35.76 an hour or $6,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.76
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,420Median: $74,380Highest 10%: $88,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 25th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| Median | $74,380 | $35.76 | |
| 75th | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 90th | $88,570 | $42.58 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,400 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $66,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 7. New York | $77,630 |
| 8. Maryland | $75,910 |
| 9. Minnesota | $75,500 |
| 10. New Mexico | $74,380 |
| 11. New Jersey | $74,210 |
| 12. Delaware | $74,030 |
| 13. Ohio | $72,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $35.76 ($74,380 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $74,380 against $62,680 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $74,400 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.