Middle School Teacher Salary in New Mexico
Based on 4K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$75,240
$36.173/hr
vs National Average
$68,569
+9.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $83K
4K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,630 |
| 25th percentile | $64,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,240 |
| 75th percentile | $77,640 |
| 90th percentile | $82,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,050 |
| 2023 | $72,270 |
| 2024 | $73,520 |
| 2025 | $75,240 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,050 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $72,270 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $73,520 | $65,433 |
| 2025 | $75,240 | $68,569 |