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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New Mexico

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondaries in New Mexico make a median of $81,800 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $60K at the entry level to $135K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Mexico. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$82K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$60K
Entry level (10th %)
$135K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $82K get you in New Mexico?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,243/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,119/mo
Rent as % of take-home21.3% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$87,900/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,124/mo

About chemistry teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 80
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico

Bar chart showing Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $59,870, 25th percentile $63,900, median $81,800, 75th percentile $99,310, 90th percentile $135,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$60K25th$64KMedian$82K75th$99K90th$135K
Bar chart showing Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $59,870, 25th percentile $63,900, median $81,800, 75th percentile $99,310, 90th percentile $135,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level chemistry teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $60K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K. Top earners bring in $135K or more, a $75K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do chemistry teachers, postsecondaries make in New Mexico?

The median is $81,800 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $59,870, and experienced chemistry teachers, postsecondaries can clear $135,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $82K enough to live in New Mexico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,243/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 21.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary go in New Mexico?

New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $87,900 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do chemistry teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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