Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #38 of 50 · NM
20.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,840 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,400
Employment 3,510
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,170P25 $31,470 Median $36,400P75 $38,920P90 $43,960
About 80% of substitute teachers, short-terms in New Mexico earn between $30,170 and $43,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in New Mexico is $36,840, about 20.6% below the U.S. average ($46,420). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,520 | $37,580 | 720 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,730 | $39,210 | 140 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $36,430 | $37,330 | 350 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,170 | $37,780 | 260 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,750 | $37,780 | 790 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $31,470 | $34,060 | 1,120 |