Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in New Mexico
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in New Mexico earn a median of $48,270 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($42,910)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,400; the top 10% earn over $65,100. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs 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
- 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
- Tutors$36,660 median in New Mexico
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in New Mexico
How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in New Mexico?
The median is $48,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,400 and the top 10% earn over $65,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 45 (+12% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.