Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $74,520 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,780
90th percentile $108,420
Employed locally 1,770
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,780
    25th
    $65,500
    50th (median)
    $74,520
    75th
    $103,640
    90th
    $108,420

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 110% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,140
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,640
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $82,500
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,170
    Las Cruces, NM $79,750

    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
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,320
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Albuquerque, NM is 18.3% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $58,780 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,500.