Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $75,240 a year. About 4,260 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). New Mexico ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $61,630 |
| 25% of workers | $64,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75,240 |
| 75% of workers | $77,640 |
| 90% of workers | $82,880 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $76,820 | 280 |
| Albuquerque | $75,640 | 1,890 |
| Las Cruces | $72,170 | 400 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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