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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$74,060
- Farmington$72,430
- Albuquerque$71,660
- Las Cruces$69,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $74,060 | $77,260 | $64,320 | $58,616 | 99 |
| Farmington | $72,430 | $76,770 | $60,090 | $57,546 | 88 |
| Albuquerque | $71,660 | $76,960 | $63,120 | $57,040 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $69,300 | $75,250 | $59,530 | $55,491 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
More about pay in New Mexico
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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