Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $105,560 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $74,480
90th percentile $130,480
Employed locally 50
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,480
    25th
    $81,700
    50th (median)
    $105,560
    75th
    $130,480
    90th
    $130,480

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 155% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Madison, WI $136,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Charlottesville, VA $130,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910

    Nearby metros — Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $122,850
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,180
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $108,220
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $107,180
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $101,040
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $97,730

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Albuquerque, NM is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albuquerque, NM is 26.5% above the national median of $83,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $74,480 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,700.