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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$39,210
- Albuquerque$37,780
- Farmington$37,780
- Las Cruces$37,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $39,210 | $37,730 | $34,110 | $32,966 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $37,780 | $35,750 | $34,940 | $31,879 | 96 |
| Farmington | $37,780 | $36,170 | $30,820 | $31,879 | 88 |
| Las Cruces | $37,580 | $38,520 | $38,520 | $31,727 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in other states
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 25-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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