Kindergarten Teacher Salary in New Mexico
Based on 950+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$74,380
$35.76/hr
vs National Average
$64,160
+15.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $89K
950 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,420 |
| 25th percentile | $60,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,380 |
| 75th percentile | $80,640 |
| 90th percentile | $88,570 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,100 |
| 2023 | $64,810 |
| 2024 | $69,690 |
| 2025 | $74,380 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $57,100 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $64,810 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $69,690 | $61,894 |
| 2025 | $74,380 | $64,160 |