The median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in New Mexico is $37,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,820.
Pay spans roughly $28,010 at the 10th percentile to $41,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.84 per hour. An estimated 2,590 people work as substitute teachers, short-term in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $37,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.84 |
| 10th percentile | $28,010 |
| 90th percentile | $41,950 |
| Employment | 2,590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.