Education Teachers Salary in New Mexico
Education Teachers in New Mexico earn a median of $64,830 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670; the top 10% earn over $108,790. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$66,450 median in New Mexico
Education Teachers pay in New Mexico
How much do education teachers make in New Mexico?
The median is $64,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670 and the top 10% earn over $108,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 49 (−14% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.