How much does a sociology teacher make in New Mexico?
$77,740a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in New Mexico. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,390Median: $77,740Highest 10%: $126,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,390 | $28.07 | |
| 25th | $70,080 | $33.69 | |
| Median | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $108,300 | $52.07 | |
| 90th | $126,700 | $60.90 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 30. New Jersey | $78,350 |
| 31. Virginia | $78,120 |
| 32. Missouri | $77,800 |
| 33. New Mexico | $77,740 |
| 34. West Virginia | $77,380 |
| 35. Tennessee | $77,370 |
| 36. North Carolina | $76,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $37.38 ($77,740 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $77,740 against $84,290 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for sociology teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 33 of 46 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.