Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in New Mexico earn a median of $79,380 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,680; the top 10% earn over $109,880. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in New Mexico
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in New Mexico?
The median is $79,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,680 and the top 10% earn over $109,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.