The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in New Mexico is $30,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,700.
Pay spans roughly $25,840 at the 10th percentile to $41,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 8,670 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $30,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,700 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $25,840 |
| 90th percentile | $41,530 |
| Employment | 8,670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.