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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Math Professor in New Mexico is $71,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.
However, a Math Professor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Math Professor Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $77,770 | $6,481 | $1,496 | $37 |
| Average | $71,350 | $5,946 | $1,372 | $34 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,468 | $5,206 | $1,201 | $30 |
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A Math Professor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Math Professor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant... Level Math Professor | $50,283 |
| Assistant... Level Math Professor | $62,343 |
| Math Prof... Level Math Professor | $73,200 |
| Regional ... Level Math Professor | $213,893 |
| VP of Bra... Level Math Professor | $264,288 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Math Professors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
For Math Professor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Retail & Wholesale sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Math Professor positions in Business Services or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Math Professor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit | $92,755 | $45.0 | 30% |
Understanding how a Math Professor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $77,770 | $6,481 | $1,496 | $37 |
| Average | $71,350 | $5,946 | $1,372 | $34 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,468 | $5,206 | $1,201 | $30 |
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