How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Albuquerque?
$42,680a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $20.52 an hour or $3,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.52
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among cities
- 177 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,680Median: $42,680Highest 10%: $95,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| Median | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 75th | $90,530 | $43.52 | |
| 90th | $95,750 | $46.03 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $178,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $110,000 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $83,300 |
| Business Teacher | $82,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $81,060 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $79,290 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,670 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $76,960 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,590 |
| Special Education Teacher | $75,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $20.52 ($42,680 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $42,680 against $80,250 nationally, 47% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $79,380, so Albuquerque pays 46% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
177 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,750 or more.
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.