How much does a substitute teacher make in New Mexico?
$36,400a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in New Mexico. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,170Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $43,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| 25th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| Median | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 90th | $43,960 | $21.13 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,520 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,730 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,170 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 29. Wyoming | $36,990 |
| 30. Delaware | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,400 |
| 33. Indiana | $36,360 |
| 34. Kansas | $36,190 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $34,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $36,400 against $41,670 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for substitute teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays substitute teachers the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $38,520 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.