Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Albuquerque, NM
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Albuquerque, NM metro area earn a median of $75,640 a year, based on BLS data for 1,890 workers.
Pay ranges from $62,950 for the lowest-paid 10% to $80,130 for the top 10%. That is 18% higher than the national median of $64,370. Pay here is 1% higher than the New Mexico statewide median of $75,240. There are 4.7 middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education per 1,000 jobs here — close to the national average. The average (mean) salary is $73,450, close to the median.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education in Albuquerque, NM
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,950 |
| 25th percentile | $65,130 |
| Median | $75,640 |
| 75th percentile | $77,390 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,130 |
| Average (mean) | $73,450 |
Half of middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $6,303.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $3,151.67 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,909.23 |
| Weekly | $1,454.62 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $76,820 | 280 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $72,170 | 400 |
Highest-paying states for middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $102,140 |
| California | $98,950 |
| New York | $94,840 |
| Connecticut | $93,610 |
| Rhode Island | $92,760 |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| District of Columbia | $79,900 |
| Utah | $79,180 |
| Alaska | $78,940 |
| New Jersey | $78,770 |
See Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in every state or the New Mexico statewide figures.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-2022. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median salary for middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $75,640 a year. Pay ranges from $62,950 for the lowest-paid 10% to $80,130 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education make in Albuquerque, NM?
The top 10% of middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education in the Albuquerque, NM metro area earn at least $80,130 a year. The top 25% earn $77,390 or more.
What is the starting pay for middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education in Albuquerque, NM?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $62,950 a year, and a quarter of middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education earn $65,130 or less.
How many middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education work in Albuquerque, NM?
About 1,890 middle school teachers, except special and Career/Technical education are employed in the Albuquerque, NM metro area, not counting the self-employed.