Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $52.64 an hour ($109,480 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($104,590). New Mexico ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.93 | $76,820 |
| 25% of workers | $40.86 | $84,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.64 | $109,480 |
| 75% of workers | $67.90 | $141,230 |
| 90% of workers | $85.97 | $178,830 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $114,690 | 90 |
| Albuquerque | $110,320 | 380 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,500 openings a year (BLS)
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