SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — New Mexico
New Mexico
The median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico is $106,990 per year, close to the national median of $103,170 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico is $106,990 per year, close to the national median of $103,170 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,970 and $111,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,380 and the ninetieth at $137,420.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. New Mexico ranks number 11th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 74th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,380 | −40.5% |
| 25th | $64,970 | −37.0% |
| Median (50th) | $106,990 | +3.7% |
| 75th | $111,670 | +8.2% |
| 90th | $137,420 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $97,520 | −5.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $106,990 goes as far as $116,041 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$106,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,041US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $106,990 a year, 3.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,380 to $137,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 40 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $106,990, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,170, so pay in New Mexico is 3.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Mexico earns more than $137,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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