How much does a teacher and instructor make in Albuquerque?
$71,410a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $34.33 an hour or $5,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,030Median: $71,410Highest 10%: $104,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $54,540 | $26.22 | |
| Median | $71,410 | $34.33 | |
| 75th | $87,190 | $41.92 | |
| 90th | $104,500 | $50.24 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Las Cruces, NM | $50,840 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $178,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $110,000 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $83,300 |
| Business Teacher | $82,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $81,060 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $79,290 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,670 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $76,960 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,590 |
| Special Education Teacher | $75,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $34.33 ($71,410 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $71,410 against $66,140 nationally, 8% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $66,800, so Albuquerque pays 7% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for teacher and instructor pay?
76 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,500 or more.
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.