Secondary School Teachers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in New Mexico earn a median of $75,900 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,120
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,330; the top 10% earn over $84,170. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,550 median in New Mexico
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,380 median in New Mexico
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,240 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
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,440 median in New Mexico
Secondary School Teachers pay in New Mexico
How much do secondary school teachers make in New Mexico?
The median is $75,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,330 and the top 10% earn over $84,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.