For 9 New Mexico Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $75,971 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $106,233 at New Mexico Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $81,698 at New Mexico Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $68,021 at New Mexico Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $54,623 at New Mexico Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $61,484 at New Mexico Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $55,198 at New Mexico Public Colleges.
New Mexico Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at New Mexico Public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM | $54,240 | $95,247 | $65,384 | $50,524 | $48,263 | $49,867 | $48,285 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NM | $75,157 | $101,840 | $85,057 | $69,883 | $63,321 | - | - |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentSanta Fe, NM | $70,363 | $87,834 | $80,053 | $67,067 | - | - | - |
| New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM | $52,409 | $95,015 | $60,758 | $33,969 | $50,481 | - | - |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, NM | $93,319 | $125,556 | $95,089 | $82,716 | $63,699 | - | $40,244 |
| University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM | $103,620 | $138,183 | $102,313 | $88,508 | $61,118 | $73,100 | $71,288 |
| New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM | $91,599 | $116,559 | $94,383 | $78,401 | $46,760 | - | $60,976 |
| Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, NM | $66,438 | - | $77,700 | $72,294 | $50,744 | - | - |
| Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM | $76,593 | $89,633 | $74,548 | $68,825 | $52,596 | - | - |
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