For 4 New Mexico Private Colleges, the average faculty salary is $62,479 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $43,275 at New Mexico Private Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $51,094 at New Mexico Private Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $49,766 at New Mexico Private Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $61,247 at New Mexico Private Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $60,076 at New Mexico Private Colleges.
New Mexico Private Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at New Mexico Private 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM | $33,629 | $43,275 | $34,688 | $30,275 | - | - | $31,500 |
| Southwestern CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $61,345 | - | - | - | $61,345 | - | - |
| St. John's CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $88,651 | - | - | - | - | - | $88,651 |
| Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $66,291 | - | $67,500 | $69,256 | $61,148 | - | - |
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