How much does a psychology teacher make in New Mexico?
$83,600a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in New Mexico. That is $40.19 an hour or $6,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.19
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,740Median: $83,600Highest 10%: $173,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| 25th | $70,970 | $34.12 | |
| Median | $83,600 | $40.19 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.76 | |
| 90th | $173,000 | $83.15 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 10. Utah | $93,090 |
| 11. Louisiana | $91,340 |
| 12. Connecticut | $84,500 |
| 13. New Mexico | $83,600 |
| 14. Idaho | $83,010 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $82,930 |
| 16. Minnesota | $82,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $40.19 ($83,600 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $83,600 against $80,340 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for psychology teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 13 of 50 states.
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.