Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #26 of 51 · NM

4.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,610 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,900
Employment 8,970

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $27,050P25 $28,990 Median $35,900P75 $43,580P90 $46,390

About 80% of teaching assistants, except postsecondarys in New Mexico earn between $27,050 and $46,390. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$36,610
U.S. average
$38,290

The mean teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in New Mexico is $36,610, about 4.4% below the U.S. average ($38,290). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Las Cruces, NM $40,930 $39,490 1,020
Farmington, NM $39,960 $40,470 560
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $36,210 $35,890 920
Santa Fe, NM $35,290 $39,390 410
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $33,780 $35,710 2,580
Albuquerque, NM $32,380 $35,680 3,490

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in New Mexico?

The median teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in New Mexico is $35,900 per year (mean $36,610), and about 80% earn between $27,050 and $46,390.

How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make per hour in New Mexico?

Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $36,610 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Mexico a high-paying state for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?

New Mexico ranks #26 of 51 states for teaching assistants, except postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $36,610 is about 4.4% below the U.S. average of $38,290.

Which metro areas in New Mexico pay teaching assistants, except postsecondary the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for teaching assistants, except postsecondary are Las Cruces, NM ($40,930), Farmington, NM ($39,960), Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($36,210), by median annual wage.

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