How much does a postsecondary teacher make in New Mexico?
$78,840a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in New Mexico. That is $37.90 an hour or $6,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.90
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,530Median: $78,840Highest 10%: $124,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| 25th | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| Median | $78,840 | $37.90 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| 90th | $124,700 | $59.93 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $115,000 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $83,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 11. Wisconsin | $79,120 |
| 12. Washington | $78,940 |
| 13. District of Columbia | $78,890 |
| 14. New Mexico | $78,840 |
| 15. Louisiana | $78,810 |
| 16. Connecticut | $78,220 |
| 17. South Carolina | $77,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $37.90 ($78,840 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $78,840 against $77,640 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 14 of 48 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $115,000 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.