Kindergarten Teacher Salary in New Mexico
Based on 1K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$69,690
$33.505/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
+12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $82K
1K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,910 |
| 25th percentile | $60,300 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $69,690 |
| 75th percentile | $77,740 |
| 90th percentile | $82,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,100 |
| 2023 | $64,810 |
| 2024 | $69,690 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,100 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $64,810 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $69,690 | $61,894 |