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

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

Median annual salary $77,500 +20% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,120
90th percentile $93,740
Employed locally 340
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,120
    25th
    $65,630
    50th (median)
    $77,500
    75th
    $81,110
    90th
    $93,740

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 104% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 4% above 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Santa Fe, NM is 20% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $58,120 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,630.