Career/Technical Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Secondary
Career/Technical Education Teachers (Secondary School) in New Mexico earn a median of $66,750 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($66,270)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,830; the top 10% earn over $78,790. Nationally the range is $50,040 to $101,340.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,940 median in New Mexico
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,900 median in New Mexico
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,550 median in New Mexico
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,380 median in New Mexico
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$66,010 median in New Mexico
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,170 median in New Mexico
Career/Technical Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in New Mexico
How much do career/technical education teachers (secondary school) make in New Mexico?
The median is $66,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,830 and the top 10% earn over $78,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for career/technical education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $66,270). Living costs are not included.