How much does a teaching assistant make in Santa Fe?
$35,290a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 177 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,250Median: $35,290Highest 10%: $56,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,250 | $14.06 | |
| 25th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| Median | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 90th | $56,800 | $27.31 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Las Cruces, NM | $40,930 |
| Farmington, NM | $39,960 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $32,380 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $115,000 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,590 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,240 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,880 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,260 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $74,430 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,750 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $64,500 |
| Tutor | $62,400 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $49,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $16.97 ($35,290 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
No: $35,290 against $36,780 nationally, 4% less.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $35,900, so Santa Fe pays 2% less.
Where does Santa Fe rank for teaching assistant pay?
177 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,800 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.