Middle School Teachers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in New Mexico earn a median of $75,240 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,260
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,630; the top 10% earn over $82,880. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
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
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,550 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
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,170 median in New Mexico
Middle School Teachers pay in New Mexico
How much do middle school teachers make in New Mexico?
The median is $75,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,630 and the top 10% earn over $82,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.