Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $62,370 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $141,730
Employed locally 40
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $62,370
    75th
    $81,460
    90th
    $141,730

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 84% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    Green Bay, WI $104,190
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $102,380
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Lebanon, PA $99,520

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $95,900
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $93,100
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $91,750
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $88,090
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $85,170
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $84,280

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Fe, NM is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.57 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Fe, NM is 1.4% above the national median of $61,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.