Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $115,000 +46.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,240
90th percentile $115,000
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,240
    25th
    $61,730
    50th (median)
    $115,000
    75th
    $115,000
    90th
    $115,000

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 154% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $93,790
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $85,670
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $82,740
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $82,100

    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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make per hour in Santa Fe?

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

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Santa Fe, NM is 46.5% above the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,240 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,730.