How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in New Mexico?
$79,380a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in New Mexico. That is $38.16 an hour or $6,615 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.16
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,680Median: $79,380Highest 10%: $109,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| Median | $79,380 | $38.16 | |
| 75th | $90,530 | $43.52 | |
| 90th | $109,900 | $52.83 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $42,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 25. Alabama | $79,690 |
| 26. Maine | $79,600 |
| 27. South Carolina | $79,540 |
| 28. New Mexico | $79,380 |
| 29. Illinois | $79,150 |
| 30. Arizona | $78,980 |
| 31. Michigan | $78,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $38.16 ($79,380 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $79,380 against $80,250 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $42,680 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.