High School Physics Teacher Salary in New Mexico

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How much does a High School Physics Teacher make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a High School Physics Teacher in New Mexico is around $49,325, with an hourly rate of $24. The average salary ranges from $34,285 (10th percentile) to $62,250 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $41,453 (25th percentile) and $56,091 (75th percentile). A High School Physics Teacher's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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75th Percentile $56,091 $4,674 $1,079 $27
Average $49,325 $4,110 $949 $24
25th Percentile $41,453 $3,454 $797 $20
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$41,453
Average $49,325/year
$56,091
$3,454
Average $4,110/month
$4,674
$797
Average $949/week
$1,079
$20
Average $24/hour
$27
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75th Percentile $56,091 $4,674 $1,079 $27
Average $49,325 $4,110 $949 $24
25th Percentile $41,453 $3,454 $797 $20

How does experience level affect a High School Physics Teacher's Salary?

An entry-level High School Physics Teacher with under 1 year experience makes about $48,560. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level High School Physics Teacher makes around $48,779. After 2-4 years, the High School Physics Teacher pay rises to about $51,489. Those senior High School Physics Teacher with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $54,417, and those High School Physics Teacher having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $54,627 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level High School Physics Teacher $48,560
Intermediate Level High School Physics Teacher $48,779
Senior Level High School Physics Teacher $51,489
Specialist Level High School Physics Teacher $54,417
Expert Level High School Physics Teacher $54,627
$48,560 0 yr
$48,779 < 2 yrs
$51,489 2-4 yrs
$54,417 5-8 yrs
$54,627 > 8 yrs
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