What are the main factors that influence a Daycare Teachers's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Daycare Teachers?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Daycare Teachers roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Daycare Teachers's salary?

A Daycare Teachers's salary grows with experience: a Daycare Teachers (0-0 years)earns $39,750, a Child Caregiver I (0-1 years)earns $30,372, a Child Caregiver II (1-3 years)earns $34,286,

What are the highest paying states for a Daycare Teachers?

Daycare Teachers salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Daycare Teachers roles are District of Columbia $48,942, California $48,756, Massachusetts $48,106. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Daycare Teachers roles make?

Salaries for Daycare Teachers level roles vary by specialization: Physics Teachers: $110,022; Elementary Teachers: $58,206; Postsecondary Teachers: $56,062; Teachers: $54,202; Lead Teachers: $53,067.

Daycare Teachers Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Daycare Teachers make in New Mexico?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Daycare Teachers in New Mexico is $40,941 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Daycare Teachers's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,754
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,176 to $46,078
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,748

10% $33,748

50% (Median) $40,941

90% $50,754

Daycare Teachers Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,078	$3,840	$886	$22
Average	$40,941	$3,412	$787	$20
25th Percentile	$37,176	$3,098	$715	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Daycare Teachers Salaries

A Daycare Teachers's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Daycare Teachers Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Daycare Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,942.
California: $48,756.
Massachusetts: $48,106.

District of Columbia $48,942 California $48,756 Massachusetts $48,106 Washington $47,930 New Jersey $47,912 Alaska $47,850 Connecticut $47,240 New York $46,992

Hawaii $46,201 Rhode Island $45,830 Maryland $45,578 Minnesota $45,233 Colorado $45,101 Illinois $45,056 Oregon $44,888 Delaware $44,765

New Hampshire $44,687 Virginia $44,513 Pennsylvania $44,004 Nevada $43,748 North Dakota $43,664 Michigan $43,531 Wisconsin $43,483 Vermont $43,385

Texas $43,116 Maine $43,098 Arizona $43,072 Ohio $43,041 Georgia $42,634 Indiana $42,431 Wyoming $42,391 Utah $42,329

Iowa $42,302 Kansas $42,090 Louisiana $42,028 North Carolina $42,006 Missouri $41,997 Florida $41,825 Montana $41,732 Nebraska $41,644

Kentucky $41,595 South Carolina $41,418 Tennessee $41,308 Idaho $41,264 New Mexico $40,941 Oklahoma $40,870 Alabama $40,609 South Dakota $40,172

Arkansas $39,933 West Virginia $39,805 Mississippi $39,420

Top Paying Cities for Daycare Teachers

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:

Algodones: $41,377
Belen: $41,147
Bernalillo: $41,450

Algodones, NM $41,377

Belen, NM $41,147

Bernalillo, NM $41,450

Bluewater, NM $40,580

Bosque, NM $40,844

Casa Blanca, NM $40,937

Cedar Crest, NM $41,485

Cedarvale, NM $39,858

Cerrillos, NM $41,407

Claunch, NM $39,710

Coyote, NM $40,797

Cuba, NM $40,731

Cubero, NM $41,027

Edgewood, NM $41,299

Estancia, NM $40,807

Gallina, NM $40,583

Counselor, NM $40,609

Grants, NM $40,533

Milan, NM $40,696

Isleta, NM $41,521

Jarales, NM $41,107

Jemez Pueblo, NM $41,178

Jemez Springs, NM $41,051

Laguna, NM $41,228

La Jara, NM $40,686

La Joya, NM $40,592

Lindrith, NM $40,543

Los Lunas, NM $41,364

Mcintosh, NM $41,032

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $40,758

Moriarty, NM $40,894

Mountainair, NM $40,453

Nageezi, NM $40,555

New Laguna, NM $41,007

Paguate, NM $41,035

Pena Blanca, NM $41,494

Peralta, NM $41,430

Placitas, NM $41,451

Ponderosa, NM $41,126

Prewitt, NM $40,567

Regina, NM $40,596

Sandia Park, NM $41,380

Corrales, NM $41,536

San Fidel, NM $40,786

San Rafael, NM $40,613

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $41,381

San Ysidro, NM $41,325

Stanley, NM $40,888

Tijeras, NM $41,386

Tome, NM $41,309

Torreon, NM $41,172

Veguita, NM $40,841

Willard, NM $40,380

Youngsville, NM $40,808

Bosque Farms, NM $41,506

Clines Corners, NM $40,641

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $41,412

Cochiti Lake, NM $41,466

Albuquerque, NM $41,560

Kirtland Afb, NM $41,560

Rio Rancho, NM $41,492

Gallup, NM $40,626

Brimhall, NM $40,511

Church Rock, NM $40,530

Continental Divide, NM $40,502

Crownpoint, NM $40,535

Fence Lake, NM $40,354

Fort Wingate, NM $40,516

Gamerco, NM $40,584

Mentmore, NM $40,522

Mexican Springs, NM $40,517

Ramah, NM $40,442

Rehoboth, NM $40,544

Thoreau, NM $40,546

Tohatchi, NM $40,509

Vanderwagen, NM $40,517

Zuni, NM $40,507

Navajo, NM $40,562

Jamestown, NM $40,461

Pinehill, NM $40,411

Sheep Springs, NM $40,552

Smith Lake, NM $40,704

Yatahey, NM $40,538

Farmington, NM $40,733

Aztec, NM $40,808

Blanco, NM $40,617

Bloomfield, NM $40,569

Flora Vista, NM $40,775

Fruitland, NM $40,520

Kirtland, NM $40,775

La Plata, NM $40,790

Navajo Dam, NM $40,772

Shiprock, NM $40,715

Waterflow, NM $40,694

Newcomb, NM $40,528

Sanostee, NM $40,553

Santa Fe, NM $41,772

Abiquiu, NM $40,629

Alcalde, NM $41,337

Amalia, NM $40,567

Arroyo Hondo, NM $40,510

Arroyo Seco, NM $40,557

Canjilon, NM $40,504

Canones, NM $40,873

Carson, NM $40,666

Cebolla, NM $40,528

Cerro, NM $40,540

Chama, NM $40,705

Chamisal, NM $41,227

Chimayo, NM $41,517

Cordova, NM $41,447

Costilla, NM $40,738

Taos Ski Valley, NM $40,429

Dixon, NM $41,188

Dulce, NM $40,705

El Prado, NM $40,593

El Rito, NM $40,779

Embudo, NM $40,976

Espanola, NM $41,467

Glorieta, NM $41,611

Hernandez, NM $41,081

Ilfeld, NM $41,227

La Madera, NM $40,708

Lamy, NM $41,452

Llano, NM $41,144

Los Alamos, NM $41,551

White Rock, NM $41,629

Medanales, NM $41,127

Ojo Caliente, NM $40,885

Los Ojos, NM $40,606

Pecos, NM $41,482

Penasco, NM $40,991

Petaca, NM $40,466

Questa, NM $40,583

Ranchos De Taos, NM $40,796

Red River, NM $40,467

Ribera, NM $40,727

Rowe, NM $41,266

San Cristobal, NM $40,465

San Jose, NM $41,164

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $41,365

Santa Cruz, NM $41,503

Serafina, NM $40,624

Taos, NM $40,570

Tererro, NM $41,614

Tesuque, NM $41,772

Tierra Amarilla, NM $40,570

Trampas, NM $40,957

Tres Piedras, NM $40,455

Truchas, NM $41,331

Vadito, NM $40,937

Valdez, NM $40,496

Vallecitos, NM $40,464

Velarde, NM $41,126

Villanueva, NM $40,648

Spaceport City, NM $39,820

Las Vegas, NM $40,304

Angel Fire, NM $40,423

Anton Chico, NM $40,234

Buena Vista, NM $40,603

Chacon, NM $40,632

Cimarron, NM $40,359

Cleveland, NM $40,920

Eagle Nest, NM $40,390

Guadalupita, NM $40,570

Holman, NM $40,816

La Loma, NM $40,166

Maxwell, NM $40,373

Miami, NM $40,286

Mills, NM $40,143

Montezuma, NM $41,128

Mora, NM $40,978

Mosquero, NM $40,108

Ocate, NM $40,330

Ojo Feliz, NM $40,436

Rainsville, NM $40,613

Raton, NM $40,475

Rociada, NM $41,149

Roy, NM $40,152

Sapello, NM $40,792

Solano, NM $40,102

Springer, NM $40,268

Ute Park, NM $40,378

Valmora, NM $40,270

Wagon Mound, NM $40,224

Watrous, NM $40,283

Socorro, NM $40,190

Aragon, NM $40,312

Datil, NM $40,145

Lemitar, NM $40,377

Luna, NM $40,383

Magdalena, NM $40,148

Pie Town, NM $40,282

Polvadera, NM $40,474

Quemado, NM $40,366

Reserve, NM $40,293

San Acacia, NM $40,541

San Antonio, NM $39,968

Truth Or Consequences, NM $39,959

Arrey, NM $39,953

Caballo, NM $39,980

Derry, NM $39,777

Elephant Butte, NM $40,063

Garfield, NM $39,661

Hatch, NM $39,026

Monticello, NM $39,957

Rincon, NM $38,801

Salem, NM $39,538

Williamsburg, NM $40,010

Winston, NM $39,986

Las Cruces, NM $38,293

White Sands Missile Range, NM $38,419

Santa Teresa, NM $38,698

Playas, NM $40,144

Animas, NM $40,243

Anthony, NM $38,689

Arenas Valley, NM $40,171

Bayard, NM $40,134

Berino, NM $38,513

Buckhorn, NM $40,176

Santa Clara, NM $40,205

Chamberino, NM $38,554

Cliff, NM $40,129

Columbus, NM $40,022

Deming, NM $40,031

Dona Ana, NM $38,295

Fairacres, NM $38,409

Faywood, NM $40,012

Fort Bayard, NM $40,166

Gila, NM $40,070

Glenwood, NM $40,102

Hachita, NM $40,022

Hanover, NM $40,030

Hillsboro, NM $39,948

Hurley, NM $40,107

La Mesa, NM $39,026

Lordsburg, NM $40,114

Mesilla, NM $38,294

Mesilla Park, NM $38,298

Mesquite, NM $38,331

Mimbres, NM $40,062

Mule Creek, NM $40,170

Organ, NM $38,318

Pinos Altos, NM $40,129

Radium Springs, NM $38,310

Redrock, NM $40,026

Rodeo, NM $40,293

San Miguel, NM $38,316

Silver City, NM $40,129

Sunland Park, NM $38,492

Tyrone, NM $40,248

Vado, NM $38,346

Chaparral, NM $38,830

Clovis, NM $40,052

Cannon Afb, NM $39,964

Broadview, NM $39,935

Causey, NM $39,867

Crossroads, NM $39,772

Dora, NM $39,961

Elida, NM $39,796

Floyd, NM $39,893

Fort Sumner, NM $39,860

Grady, NM $39,973

House, NM $39,942

Kenna, NM $39,796

Lingo, NM $39,864

Melrose, NM $39,948

Milnesand, NM $39,780

Pep, NM $39,835

Portales, NM $39,980

Rogers, NM $39,846

Saint Vrain, NM $39,974

Taiban, NM $39,847

Texico, NM $39,989

Yeso, NM $39,702

Roswell, NM $39,748

Artesia, NM $39,827

Caprock, NM $39,746

Carlsbad, NM $39,853

Dexter, NM $39,776

Eunice, NM $39,888

Hagerman, NM $39,796

Hobbs, NM $39,946

Hope, NM $39,650

Jal, NM $39,841

Lake Arthur, NM $39,730

Lakewood, NM $39,790

Loco Hills, NM $39,863

Loving, NM $39,843

Lovington, NM $39,908

Mcdonald, NM $39,799

Malaga, NM $39,804

Maljamar, NM $39,765

Monument, NM $39,858

Tatum, NM $39,825

Whites City, NM $39,892

Carrizozo, NM $39,560

Alamogordo, NM $39,434

Alto, NM $39,565

Bent, NM $39,441

Capitan, NM $39,473

Cloudcroft, NM $39,437

Corona, NM $39,732

Encino, NM $40,051

Fort Stanton, NM $39,490

Glencoe, NM $39,462

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $39,429

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $39,429

Hondo, NM $39,498

La Luz, NM $39,429

Lincoln, NM $39,383

Mayhill, NM $39,519

Mescalero, NM $39,447

Nogal, NM $39,616

Orogrande, NM $39,449

Picacho, NM $39,490

Pinon, NM $39,638

Ruidoso, NM $39,641

Ruidoso Downs, NM $39,587

Sacramento, NM $39,465

San Patricio, NM $39,511

Sunspot, NM $39,429

Timberon, NM $39,515

Tinnie, NM $39,467

Tularosa, NM $39,455

Vaughn, NM $39,889

Weed, NM $39,514

Tucumcari, NM $40,087

Amistad, NM $40,036

Bard, NM $39,972

Capulin, NM $40,424

Clayton, NM $40,114

Conchas Dam, NM $40,150

Cuervo, NM $39,957

Des Moines, NM $40,265

Folsom, NM $40,327

Garita, NM $40,073

Gladstone, NM $40,153

Grenville, NM $40,146

Logan, NM $40,086

Mcalister, NM $39,962

Nara Visa, NM $39,991

Newkirk, NM $40,035

Quay, NM $40,058

San Jon, NM $40,015

Santa Rosa, NM $40,058

Sedan, NM $40,072

Trementina, NM $40,071

Daycare Teachers Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Daycare Teachers roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Daycare Teachers positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Daycare Teachers as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Daycare Teachers

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$61,412	$30.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$49,129	$24.0	20%

Daycare Teachers Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Daycare Teachers'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.

$37,176

Average $40,941/year

$46,078

$3,098

Average $3,412/month

$3,840

$715

Average $787/week

$886

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,078	$3,840	$886	$22
Average	$40,941	$3,412	$787	$20
25th Percentile	$37,176	$3,098	$715	$18

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