How much does a middle school teacher make in New Mexico?
$75,240a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in New Mexico. That is $36.17 an hour or $6,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.17
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,630Median: $75,240Highest 10%: $82,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,630 | $29.63 | |
| 25th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| Median | $75,240 | $36.17 | |
| 75th | $77,640 | $37.33 | |
| 90th | $82,880 | $39.85 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $76,820 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,640 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $72,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,930 |
| 14. Ohio | $77,090 |
| 15. Illinois | $76,110 |
| 16. New Mexico | $75,240 |
| 17. Vermont | $73,940 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $71,140 |
| 19. Hawaii | $69,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $36.17 ($75,240 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $75,240 against $64,370 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for middle school teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays middle school teachers the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $76,820 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.