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Elementary School Teacher Salary in New Mexico (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $58,938/year ($4,911/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,210 Elementary School Teacher jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $74,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,938 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $74,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,571 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,703 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$2,338 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,938 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,911 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in New Mexico?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in New Mexico is $74,550 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,680 and $78,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $74,550, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $58,938 per year ($4,911 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 6,210 Elementary School Teacher jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.