How much does a teacher and instructor make in New Mexico?
$66,800a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in New Mexico. That is $32.12 an hour or $5,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.12
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,270Median: $66,800Highest 10%: $107,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,270 | $20.32 | |
| 25th | $52,560 | $25.27 | |
| Median | $66,800 | $32.12 | |
| 75th | $88,420 | $42.51 | |
| 90th | $107,500 | $51.68 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $71,410 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $70,180 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $50,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 17. Delaware | $67,230 |
| 18. Mississippi | $67,200 |
| 19. South Dakota | $67,200 |
| 20. New Mexico | $66,800 |
| 21. Alabama | $66,510 |
| 22. Oregon | $65,800 |
| 23. Nevada | $65,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $32.12 ($66,800 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $66,800 against $66,140 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for teacher and instructor pay?
New Mexico ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays teacher and instructors the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $71,410 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.