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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in New Mexico (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $39,857/year ($3,321/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 20th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 370 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $48,270 a year — though pay ranges from $34,400 for newcomers to $65,100 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 370 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $48,270 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 $39,857 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,612 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,693 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,108 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,857 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,321 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in New Mexico?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in New Mexico is $48,270 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,520 and $61,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $48,270, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $39,857 per year ($3,321 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 370 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant 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.