How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Albuquerque?
$83,300a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $40.05 an hour or $6,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.05
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,000Median: $83,300Highest 10%: $132,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,000 | $24.52 | |
| 25th | $66,790 | $32.11 | |
| Median | $83,300 | $40.05 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.34 | |
| 90th | $132,300 | $63.61 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $115,000 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $178,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $110,000 |
| 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 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $40.05 ($83,300 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $83,300 against $77,640 nationally, 7% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $78,840, so Albuquerque pays 6% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
34 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,300 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.