For 20 New Mexico Community Colleges, the average faculty salary is $64,228 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $80,663 at New Mexico Community Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $72,017 at New Mexico Community Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $63,686 at New Mexico Community Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $58,542 at New Mexico Community Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $65,405 at New Mexico Community Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $57,912 at New Mexico Community Colleges.
New Mexico Community Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at New Mexico Community Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $55,298 | - | - | - | $55,298 | - | - |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | $65,259 | - | - | - | $65,259 | - | - |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | $67,029 | $79,478 | $70,346 | $64,261 | $55,026 | - | $64,736 |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | $55,529 | - | - | - | $55,529 | - | - |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | $59,645 | - | - | - | $59,645 | - | - |
| New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM | $94,515 | $94,515 | - | - | - | - | - |
| New Mexico Military InstituteRoswell, NM | $74,006 | $94,718 | $84,964 | $76,196 | $74,200 | - | $56,862 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | $70,444 | $93,059 | $79,788 | $67,552 | - | $66,185 | $50,951 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos, NM | $56,400 | - | - | $56,400 | - | - | - |
| New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM | $71,905 | $78,714 | $73,517 | $64,723 | - | - | - |
| New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | $64,422 | $77,155 | $64,517 | $58,680 | $53,205 | - | - |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas, NM | $65,139 | $79,859 | $68,217 | $61,657 | - | $66,323 | $57,740 |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | $63,237 | $76,295 | $69,714 | $61,408 | $53,557 | - | - |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $63,694 | $63,749 | $70,385 | $63,126 | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteAlbuquerque, NM | $64,651 | - | - | - | $64,651 | - | - |
| University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | $65,074 | - | $83,722 | $62,859 | $56,400 | $63,708 | $59,271 |
| Mesalands Community CollegeTucumcari, NM | $48,709 | - | - | - | $48,709 | - | - |
| Luna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM | $53,687 | - | - | - | $53,687 | - | - |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeRuidoso, NM | $61,896 | $69,083 | $55,000 | - | $60,401 | - | - |
| Carrington College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $64,020 | - | - | - | $64,020 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in New Mexico
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus $103,620
- New Mexico Junior College $94,515
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology $93,319
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus $91,599
- St. John's College $88,651
- Western New Mexico University $76,593
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus $75,157
- New Mexico Military Institute $74,006
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo $71,905
- University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus $70,444