Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in New Mexico earn a median salary of $70,268 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.8% vs the national median of $64,580. An estimated 6,830 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $64,560 to $77,500 depending on location.
$70,268
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$77,500
Highest paying metro
$64,560
Lowest paying metro
6,830
Employed in New Mexico
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $77,500 | $65,630 | $81,110 | 340 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $73,970 | $62,460 | $82,880 | 640 |
| Northern New Mexico | $73,080 | $60,820 | $84,180 | 930 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $66,960 | $60,210 | $76,710 | 1,720 |
| Farmington, NM | $65,540 | $58,820 | $74,740 | 550 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $64,560 | $62,130 | $77,180 | 2,650 |