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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$80,850
- Albuquerque$73,610
- Las Cruces$72,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $80,850 | $74,430 | $52,660 | $63,074 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $73,610 | $60,490 | $46,700 | $58,321 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $72,630 | $60,910 | $46,120 | $57,677 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in New Mexico
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1194.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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