Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,550 | $72,224 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.84 | $34.72 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $80,857.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in New Mexico is $74,550, or about $35.84 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. New Mexico is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in New Mexico typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,210 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $74,550, New Mexico offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.