Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in New Mexico: $75,500 Average

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Average base salary, New Mexico

$75,500 / year

≈ $6,300 per month · $36.30 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Mexico · median $78,000

25th percentile
$66,500Average
$75,50075th percentile
$80,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by state

Alabama$62,500

Alaska$84,000

Arizona$64,000

Arkansas$61,000

California$98,000

Colorado$73,000

Connecticut$90,000

Delaware$74,000

District of Columbia$87,000

Florida$62,000

Georgia$72,000

Hawaii$74,500

Idaho$65,000

Illinois$78,500

Indiana$65,500

Iowa$62,000

Kansas$62,000

Kentucky$62,500

Louisiana$61,000

Maine$69,000

Maryland$86,000

Massachusetts$90,500

Michigan$70,500

Minnesota$73,000

Mississippi$55,000

Missouri$63,500

Montana$63,500

Nebraska$66,000

Nevada$71,000

New Hampshire$71,500

New Jersey$84,500

New Mexico$75,500

New York$99,500

North Carolina$55,000

North Dakota$63,000

Ohio$76,000

Oklahoma$56,000

Oregon$80,500

Pennsylvania$80,500

Rhode Island$84,000

South Carolina$65,000

South Dakota$55,000

Tennessee$63,000

Texas$66,500

Utah$83,500

Vermont$75,500

Virginia$72,500

Washington$103,000

West Virginia$58,000

Wisconsin$67,500

Wyoming$68,000

About this role

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Top skills: Learning Strategies Instructing Speaking Active Listening Writing Social Perceptiveness

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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by industry

Educational Services

619,100 workers

$74,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

545,580 workers

$76,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,970 workers

$76,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

560 workers

$63,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

290 workers

$60,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS$73,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pays 16% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,000

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,500

Archivist$73,000

Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,500

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make?

The average base salary for a Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the United States is $74,500 per year, or about $35.82 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $60,500 and $83,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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