SOC 25-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Santa Fe, NM is $115,000 per year, well above the national median of $77,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Santa Fe, NM is $115,000 per year, well above the national median of $77,640. The gap of 48.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $61,730 and $115,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,240 and the ninetieth at $115,000.
Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $83,300. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 21st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,240 | −21.1% |
| 25th | $61,730 | −20.5% |
| Median (50th) | $115,000 | +48.1% |
| 75th | $115,000 | +48.1% |
| 90th | $115,000 | +48.1% |
| Mean | $92,840 | +19.6% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $83,300 | 640 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Fe run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $115,000 goes as far as $124,729 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 60.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$124,729US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,000 a year, 48.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,240 to $115,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $83,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Santa Fe, NM?
The median annual wage is $115,000, 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 $77,640, so pay in Santa Fe, NM is 48.1% 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 Santa Fe, NM earns more than $115,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,240 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 $83,300 per year.
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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