Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in New Mexico earn a median of $71,720 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,350; the top 10% earn over $133,860. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$66,450 median in New Mexico
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$104,510 median in New Mexico
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$83,700 median in New Mexico
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,640 median in New Mexico
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,740 median in New Mexico
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,170 median in New Mexico
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in New Mexico
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in New Mexico?
The median is $71,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,350 and the top 10% earn over $133,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 45 (−10% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.