New Mexico Median
$45,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#20 of 51
1,840 employed here
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in New Mexico?
Self-Enrichment Teachers in New Mexico take home a median of $45,890 annually — roughly $22.06 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $46,800.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $29,360 while the top 10% make $89,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,440 and $63,830 a year.
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,360 | $14.12 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,440 | $18.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,890 | $22.06 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,830 | $30.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,170 | $42.87 |
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How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in other states
District of Columbia $66,430New Hampshire $59,880New York $57,790Connecticut $55,240Oregon $53,790New Jersey $53,780Vermont $53,190Georgia $52,320Hawaii $51,960Maryland $51,630South Dakota $49,720California $49,570Massachusetts $49,430Virginia $49,160Washington $48,020Alaska $47,710Nevada $47,020Maine $46,720Wyoming $46,640Florida $45,830Minnesota $45,660Montana $45,050West Virginia $45,010Colorado $44,710Illinois $44,230Arizona $44,110Utah $43,580Missouri $43,090Rhode Island $41,960Pennsylvania $41,740North Carolina $41,710Kansas $41,290Michigan $40,350Kentucky $39,990South Carolina $39,800Mississippi $38,770Tennessee $38,730Alabama $38,430Nebraska $38,240Oklahoma $38,010Wisconsin $37,820Louisiana $37,760Ohio $37,360Indiana $36,980Idaho $36,490Texas $36,140Iowa $35,670North Dakota $35,100Delaware $34,730Arkansas $30,810
Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in New Mexico
Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare New Mexico pay ($45,890) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in New Mexico?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in New Mexico is $45,890 per year, or about $22.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,360 at the entry level to $89,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 2% less than the national median of $46,800. New Mexico ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,890 a year. About 1,840 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.