Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Mexico | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,900 | $74,587 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.49 | $35.86 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $82,321.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a High School Teacher in New Mexico is $75,900, or about $36.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for High School Teachers is $74,587. New Mexico is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level high school teachers in New Mexico typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,120 high school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $75,900, New Mexico offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.