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Secondary School Teachers in New Mexico earned a median of $75,900 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 5% above the national median of $72,040; 8,120 were employed there, ranking #20 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $75,900 | $72,040 |
| Mean annual wage | $72,920 | $76,320 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $59,330 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $63,190 | $59,980 |
| 75th percentile | $79,550 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $84,170 | $107,600 |
| Employment | 8,120 | 1,065,210 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.318 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.36 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.