How much does a teaching assistant make in New Mexico?
$35,900a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in New Mexico. That is $17.26 an hour or $2,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.26
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,050Median: $35,900Highest 10%: $46,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,050 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 75th | $43,580 | $20.95 | |
| 90th | $46,390 | $22.30 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $40,930 |
| Farmington, NM | $39,960 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $35,290 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $32,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 24. Wyoming | $36,100 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,920 |
| 26. Arizona | $35,900 |
| 27. New Mexico | $35,900 |
| 28. Colorado | $35,760 |
| 29. Idaho | $35,560 |
| 30. Nebraska | $35,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.26 ($35,900 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $35,900 against $36,780 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for teaching assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays teaching assistants the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $40,930 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.