Elementary School Teacher Salary in New Mexico
Based on 7K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$65,510
$31.495/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
+2.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $83K
7K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,770 |
| 25th percentile | $60,570 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,510 |
| 75th percentile | $76,780 |
| 90th percentile | $83,060 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,190 |
| 2023 | $63,610 |
| 2024 | $65,510 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,190 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $63,610 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $65,510 | $64,107 |