How much does a teaching assistant make in New Mexico?
$48,270a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in New Mexico. That is $23.21 an hour or $4,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.21
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,400Median: $48,270Highest 10%: $65,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,400 | $16.54 | |
| 25th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| Median | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| 75th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 90th | $65,100 | $31.30 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $50,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 17. Georgia | $48,800 |
| 18. Ohio | $48,710 |
| 19. Vermont | $48,620 |
| 20. New Mexico | $48,270 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $47,990 |
| 22. Maine | $47,210 |
| 23. South Carolina | $46,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.21 ($48,270 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $48,270 against $42,910 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for teaching assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 20 of 45 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays teaching assistants the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $50,820 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.