How much does a teaching assistant make in Albuquerque?
$50,820a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $50,820Highest 10%: $65,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| Median | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $65,100 | $31.30 | |
| 90th | $65,100 | $31.30 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 teaching assistant make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $24.43 ($50,820 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $50,820 against $42,910 nationally, 18% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $48,270, so Albuquerque pays 5% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for teaching assistant pay?
20 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,100 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.