Substitute Teachers Salary in New Mexico
Substitute Teachers in New Mexico earn a median of $36,400 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,170; the top 10% earn over $43,960. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,380 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
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,900 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
Substitute Teachers pay in New Mexico
How much do substitute teachers make in New Mexico?
The median is $36,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,170 and the top 10% earn over $43,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.