DOL Median (New Mexico)
$66,545
vs National
-7.9%
National: $72,267BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,793
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,545
-7.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,267
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico earns $66,545 in nominal terms, which is 7.9% below the national average of $72,267. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,793 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 | $78,999 | 8 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $67,190 | 2 |
| New Mexico State University | $64,950 | 6 |
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How much does a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make in New Mexico?
The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in New Mexico is $66,545 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico earns 7.9% less than the national median of $72,267, or $70,793 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.