DOL Median (New Mexico)
$68,070
vs National
+1.6%
National: $67,008BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,415
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,070
+1.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,008
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico earns $68,070 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% above the national average of $67,008. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,415 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | $67,500 | 4 |
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How much does a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make in New Mexico?
The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in New Mexico is $68,070 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico earns 1.6% more than the national median of $67,008, or $72,415 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.