High School Teacher salary in Albuquerque, NM
Based on 46 certified H-1B filings in the Albuquerque, NM metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Jemez Pueblo, Bernalillo, New Mexico, Cuba, Santa Domingo.
Also listed as: Secondary School Teacher, Math Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,590 |
| 25th | $68,080 |
| 50th (median) | $72,710 |
| 75th | $74,867 |
| 90th | $85,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2021 | $54,000 | $47,197 | $60,000 | 21 |
| FY2022 | $52,827 | $42,600 | $56,900 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $63,904 | $55,766 | $69,395 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $66,445 | $57,086 | $70,678 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $72,710 | $68,190 | $75,101 | 31 |
| FY2026 | $73,350 | $70,660 | $74,545 | 15 |
Cost of living
Albuquerque's median High School Teacher salary of $72,710 is worth about $76,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Albuquerque = 95.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Albuquerque, NM area earned a median of $76,960 in May 2025 (3,360 employed). The H-1B median here is $72,710, 6% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Achievement and Success Charter School | $72,710 | 29 |
| Jemez Valley Public Schools | too few | 5 |
| Albuquerque School of Excellence | too few | 4 |
| Bernalillo Public Schools | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $66,901 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | $72,710 | 23 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $59,530 | $66,901 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | $72,710 | $72,710 | 23 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.