Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque (NM), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $76,960 a year. About 3,360 people work in this job there.

$76,960Median yearly pay
$63,120–$79,550Middle half of workers, yearly
3,360People in this job in Albuquerque (NM)

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is about the same as the New Mexico median ($75,900).

Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Albuquerque (NM)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$59,840
25% of workers$63,120
Half of workers (median)$76,960
75% of workers$79,550
90% of workers$81,260

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Santa Fe$77,260630
Albuquerque (this page)$76,9603,360
Farmington$76,770530
Las Cruces$75,250760

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Albuquerque (NM)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,520
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,640
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,590
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,050

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