Elementary School Teachers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in New Mexico earn a median of $74,550 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,210
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,120; the top 10% earn over $86,560. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,380 median in New Mexico
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,900 median in New Mexico
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,440 median in New Mexico
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,940 median in New Mexico
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,240 median in New Mexico
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,170 median in New Mexico
Elementary School Teachers pay in New Mexico
How much do elementary school teachers make in New Mexico?
The median is $74,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,120 and the top 10% earn over $86,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.