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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in New Mexico

Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in New Mexico earn a median of $109,480 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$109,480
vs. U.S. median
+5% ($104,590)
Rank among states
18 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,160

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,820; the top 10% earn over $178,830. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.

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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in New Mexico

How much do education administrators (postsecondary) make in New Mexico?

The median is $109,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,820 and the top 10% earn over $178,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for education administrators (postsecondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $104,590). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses