How much does a Primary Teacher make in Albuquerque, NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Primary Teacher in Albuquerque, NM is $56,748. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,951 to a high of $80,569, with most professionals earning between $47,432 and $69,217.

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What is the average salary for Primary Teacher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Primary Teacher in Albuquerque, NM. The base salary for Primary Teacher ranges from $47,432 to $69,217 with the average base salary of $56,748. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,432 to $69,217 with the average total cash compensation of $56,748.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $56,748 $47,432 - $69,217
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $56,748 $47,432 - $69,217
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,293 - $69,014 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Santa Fe, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,685 - $69,585 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,808 - $68,305 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,010 - $65,682 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,253 - $64,578 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Las Cruces, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,891 - $62,590 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Primary School Teacher LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $47,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,800
JOB TITLE Assistant Primary Teacher LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $24,200 MAXIMUM SALARY $33,648
JOB TITLE Montessori Primary Teacher LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $46,893 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,229
JOB TITLE Public Primary School Teacher LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $46,207 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,997
JOB TITLE Teacher Elementary School LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $47,503 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,746
JOB TITLE Primary Therapist LOCATION Albuquerque, NM MINIMUM SALARY $83,488 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,939
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About Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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