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

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

Median annual salary $64,560 +-0% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,460
90th percentile $78,440
Employed locally 2,650
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,460
    25th
    $62,130
    50th (median)
    $64,560
    75th
    $77,180
    90th
    $78,440

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 95% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 5% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $102,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $98,890
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $93,630
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $85,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $80,550
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,060

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,860
    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
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0% above the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $52,460 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,130.