Elementary School Teacher Salary in New Mexico
Based on 6K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$74,550
$35.841/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
+9.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $87K
6K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,120 |
| 25th percentile | $62,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,550 |
| 75th percentile | $78,060 |
| 90th percentile | $86,560 |
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 |
| 2025 | $74,550 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,190 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $63,610 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $65,510 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $74,550 | $68,176 |