Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in New Mexico earn a median salary of $35,403 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -8% vs the national median of $38,470. An estimated 2,590 substitute teachers, short-term are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $31,160 to $37,720 depending on location.
$35,403
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$37,720
Highest paying metro
$31,160
Lowest paying metro
2,590
Employed in New Mexico
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inSubstitute Teachers, Short-Term salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $37,720 | $34,810 | $37,720 | 430 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,200 | $29,560 | $41,950 | 160 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $37,100 | $37,100 | $37,100 | 600 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,010 | $28,660 | $38,970 | 630 |
| Northern New Mexico | $33,230 | $28,800 | $35,300 | 190 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $31,160 | $28,250 | $38,960 | 580 |