SOC 25-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — New Mexico
New Mexico · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico comes to $98,820 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,620 by 16.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico comes to $98,820 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,620 by 16.8%. Pay ranges from under $62,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $147,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,460 to $129,280.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. New Mexico ranks number 10th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $110,000. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 93rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,510 | −26.1% |
| 25th | $76,460 | −9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $98,820 | +16.8% |
| 75th | $129,280 | +52.8% |
| 90th | $147,510 | +74.3% |
| Mean | $105,120 | +24.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $110,000 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $98,820 goes as far as $107,180 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,180US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,820 a year, 16.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,510 to $147,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $110,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $98,820, 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 $84,620, so pay in New Mexico is 16.8% 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 $147,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,510 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albuquerque, at $110,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 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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