Secondary School Teacher Salary in New Mexico
Based on 8K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$75,900
$36.49/hr
vs National Average
$70,424
+7.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$59K – $84K
8K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,330 |
| 25th percentile | $63,190 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,900 |
| 75th percentile | $79,550 |
| 90th percentile | $84,170 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,140 |
| 2023 | $65,210 |
| 2024 | $66,960 |
| 2025 | $75,900 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,140 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $65,210 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $66,960 | $67,394 |
| 2025 | $75,900 | $70,424 |