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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #26 of 51 · NM
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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.
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 area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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