How much does a secondary school teacher make in New Mexico?
$75,900a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in New Mexico. That is $36.49 an hour or $6,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.49
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,330Median: $75,900Highest 10%: $84,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 25th | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| Median | $75,900 | $36.49 | |
| 75th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $84,170 | $40.47 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $77,260 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $76,960 |
| Farmington, NM | $76,770 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $75,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 17. Minnesota | $76,460 |
| 18. Utah | $76,330 |
| 19. Vermont | $76,220 |
| 20. New Mexico | $75,900 |
| 21. Georgia | $75,480 |
| 22. Hawaii | $74,310 |
| 23. Colorado | $72,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $36.49 ($75,900 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $75,900 against $72,040 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for secondary school teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays secondary school teachers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $77,260 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.