Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $63,660 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,700
90th percentile $104,210
Employed locally 70
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,700
    25th
    $40,960
    50th (median)
    $63,660
    75th
    $81,050
    90th
    $104,210

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 94% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $84,540
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $84,500
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $80,500
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $79,350

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Education 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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.7% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,700 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,960.