What are the main factors that influence a 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher's salary?

A 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,728 for beginners, reaching about $51,585 at mid-level, and approach $52,679 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher?

5th & 6th Grade English Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher roles are District of Columbia $61,520, California $61,287, Massachusetts $60,470. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher roles make?

Salaries for 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher level roles vary by specialization: 5th Grade Elementary Teacher: $62,925; 5th Grade Science Teacher: $61,512; 5th Grade Math Teacher: $61,280; 5th Grade/Media Teacher: $59,600; 5th Grade Bilingual Teacher: $58,422.

5th & 6th Grade English Teacher Salary in New Mexico

How much does a 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher in New Mexico is $51,463 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,825
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,188 to $55,840
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,296

10% $43,296

50% (Median) $51,463

90% $59,825

5th & 6th Grade English Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,840	$4,653	$1,074	$27
Average	$51,463	$4,289	$990	$25
25th Percentile	$47,188	$3,932	$907	$23

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Key Factors That Influence 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher Salaries

A 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,728
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,414
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,585
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,557
Expert (over 8 years): $52,679

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher	less than 1 year	$49,728
Early Career Level 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher	1-2 years	$50,414
Mid-Level Level 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher	2-4 years	$51,585
Senior-Level Level 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher	5-8 years	$52,557
Expert Level 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher	over 8 years	$52,679

How Do 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 5th & 6th Grade English Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,520.
California: $61,287.
Massachusetts: $60,470.

District of Columbia $61,520 California $61,287 Massachusetts $60,470 Washington $60,248 New Jersey $60,226 Alaska $60,148 Connecticut $59,381 New York $59,070

Hawaii $58,075 Rhode Island $57,609 Maryland $57,292 Minnesota $56,859 Colorado $56,692 Illinois $56,636 Oregon $56,425 Delaware $56,270

New Hampshire $56,172 Virginia $55,953 Pennsylvania $55,314 Nevada $54,992 North Dakota $54,886 Michigan $54,719 Wisconsin $54,658 Vermont $54,536

Texas $54,197 Maine $54,175 Arizona $54,142 Ohio $54,103 Georgia $53,591 Indiana $53,336 Wyoming $53,286 Utah $53,208

Iowa $53,175 Kansas $52,908 Louisiana $52,830 North Carolina $52,802 Missouri $52,791 Florida $52,575 Montana $52,458 Nebraska $52,347

Kentucky $52,286 South Carolina $52,063 Tennessee $51,925 Idaho $51,869 New Mexico $51,463 Oklahoma $51,374 Alabama $51,047 South Dakota $50,497

Arkansas $50,197 West Virginia $50,035 Mississippi $49,552

Top Paying Cities for 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $52,011
Belen: $51,722
Bernalillo: $52,103

Algodones, NM $52,011

Belen, NM $51,722

Bernalillo, NM $52,103

Bluewater, NM $51,009

Bosque, NM $51,342

Casa Blanca, NM $51,458

Cedar Crest, NM $52,147

Cedarvale, NM $50,102

Cerrillos, NM $52,049

Claunch, NM $49,916

Coyote, NM $51,282

Cuba, NM $51,200

Cubero, NM $51,572

Edgewood, NM $51,914

Estancia, NM $51,295

Gallina, NM $51,014

Counselor, NM $51,046

Grants, NM $50,951

Milan, NM $51,155

Isleta, NM $52,193

Jarales, NM $51,672

Jemez Pueblo, NM $51,761

Jemez Springs, NM $51,602

Laguna, NM $51,824

La Jara, NM $51,143

La Joya, NM $51,024

Lindrith, NM $50,963

Los Lunas, NM $51,996

Mcintosh, NM $51,577

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $51,234

Moriarty, NM $51,404

Mountainair, NM $50,849

Nageezi, NM $50,978

New Laguna, NM $51,547

Paguate, NM $51,582

Pena Blanca, NM $52,158

Peralta, NM $52,078

Placitas, NM $52,105

Ponderosa, NM $51,696

Prewitt, NM $50,994

Regina, NM $51,029

Sandia Park, NM $52,016

Corrales, NM $52,212

San Fidel, NM $51,269

San Rafael, NM $51,051

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $52,016

San Ysidro, NM $51,946

Stanley, NM $51,397

Tijeras, NM $52,022

Tome, NM $51,926

Torreon, NM $51,753

Veguita, NM $51,338

Willard, NM $50,758

Youngsville, NM $51,297

Bosque Farms, NM $52,173

Clines Corners, NM $51,086

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $52,056

Cochiti Lake, NM $52,123

Albuquerque, NM $52,241

Kirtland Afb, NM $52,241

Rio Rancho, NM $52,156

Gallup, NM $51,068

Brimhall, NM $50,923

Church Rock, NM $50,947

Continental Divide, NM $50,911

Crownpoint, NM $50,953

Fence Lake, NM $50,726

Fort Wingate, NM $50,929

Gamerco, NM $51,015

Mentmore, NM $50,936

Mexican Springs, NM $50,930

Ramah, NM $50,837

Rehoboth, NM $50,964

Thoreau, NM $50,967

Tohatchi, NM $50,920

Vanderwagen, NM $50,930

Zuni, NM $50,918

Navajo, NM $50,987

Jamestown, NM $50,861

Pinehill, NM $50,797

Sheep Springs, NM $50,975

Smith Lake, NM $51,165

Yatahey, NM $50,957

Farmington, NM $51,202

Aztec, NM $51,296

Blanco, NM $51,057

Bloomfield, NM $50,996

Flora Vista, NM $51,254

Fruitland, NM $50,934

Kirtland, NM $51,255

La Plata, NM $51,273

Navajo Dam, NM $51,251

Shiprock, NM $51,179

Waterflow, NM $51,153

Newcomb, NM $50,944

Sanostee, NM $50,976

Santa Fe, NM $52,508

Abiquiu, NM $51,072

Alcalde, NM $51,961

Amalia, NM $50,994

Arroyo Hondo, NM $50,922

Arroyo Seco, NM $50,981

Canjilon, NM $50,914

Canones, NM $51,378

Carson, NM $51,117

Cebolla, NM $50,944

Cerro, NM $50,959

Chama, NM $51,167

Chamisal, NM $51,823

Chimayo, NM $52,187

Cordova, NM $52,099

Costilla, NM $51,208

Taos Ski Valley, NM $50,819

Dixon, NM $51,774

Dulce, NM $51,166

El Prado, NM $51,026

El Rito, NM $51,260

Embudo, NM $51,508

Espanola, NM $52,124

Glorieta, NM $52,306

Hernandez, NM $51,640

Ilfeld, NM $51,823

La Madera, NM $51,170

Lamy, NM $52,106

Llano, NM $51,718

Los Alamos, NM $52,230

White Rock, NM $52,328

Medanales, NM $51,697

Ojo Caliente, NM $51,393

Los Ojos, NM $51,042

Pecos, NM $52,143

Penasco, NM $51,526

Petaca, NM $50,867

Questa, NM $51,013

Ranchos De Taos, NM $51,282

Red River, NM $50,867

Ribera, NM $51,194

Rowe, NM $51,872

San Cristobal, NM $50,866

San Jose, NM $51,744

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $51,997

Santa Cruz, NM $52,170

Serafina, NM $51,065

Taos, NM $50,997

Tererro, NM $52,310

Tesuque, NM $52,508

Tierra Amarilla, NM $50,997

Trampas, NM $51,484

Tres Piedras, NM $50,853

Truchas, NM $51,953

Vadito, NM $51,458

Valdez, NM $50,904

Vallecitos, NM $50,864

Velarde, NM $51,696

Villanueva, NM $51,096

Spaceport City, NM $50,054

Las Vegas, NM $50,662

Angel Fire, NM $50,812

Anton Chico, NM $50,574

Buena Vista, NM $51,039

Chacon, NM $51,075

Cimarron, NM $50,732

Cleveland, NM $51,437

Eagle Nest, NM $50,770

Guadalupita, NM $50,997

Holman, NM $51,306

La Loma, NM $50,489

Maxwell, NM $50,749

Miami, NM $50,640

Mills, NM $50,460

Montezuma, NM $51,698

Mora, NM $51,509

Mosquero, NM $50,416

Ocate, NM $50,695

Ojo Feliz, NM $50,828

Rainsville, NM $51,051

Raton, NM $50,877

Rociada, NM $51,725

Roy, NM $50,471

Sapello, NM $51,276

Solano, NM $50,409

Springer, NM $50,618

Ute Park, NM $50,756

Valmora, NM $50,619

Wagon Mound, NM $50,562

Watrous, NM $50,637

Socorro, NM $50,519

Aragon, NM $50,672

Datil, NM $50,463

Lemitar, NM $50,754

Luna, NM $50,762

Magdalena, NM $50,467

Pie Town, NM $50,635

Polvadera, NM $50,877

Quemado, NM $50,740

Reserve, NM $50,649

San Acacia, NM $50,961

San Antonio, NM $50,240

Truth Or Consequences, NM $50,229

Arrey, NM $50,221

Caballo, NM $50,255

Derry, NM $50,000

Elephant Butte, NM $50,360

Garfield, NM $49,855

Hatch, NM $49,056

Monticello, NM $50,227

Rincon, NM $48,774

Salem, NM $49,699

Williamsburg, NM $50,293

Winston, NM $50,263

Las Cruces, NM $48,135

White Sands Missile Range, NM $48,293

Santa Teresa, NM $48,644

Playas, NM $50,462

Animas, NM $50,585

Anthony, NM $48,632

Arenas Valley, NM $50,496

Bayard, NM $50,449

Berino, NM $48,412

Buckhorn, NM $50,502

Santa Clara, NM $50,538

Chamberino, NM $48,462

Cliff, NM $50,443

Columbus, NM $50,308

Deming, NM $50,319

Dona Ana, NM $48,137

Fairacres, NM $48,281

Faywood, NM $50,296

Fort Bayard, NM $50,489

Gila, NM $50,369

Glenwood, NM $50,408

Hachita, NM $50,308

Hanover, NM $50,318

Hillsboro, NM $50,215

Hurley, NM $50,415

La Mesa, NM $49,056

Lordsburg, NM $50,424

Mesilla, NM $48,136

Mesilla Park, NM $48,141

Mesquite, NM $48,182

Mimbres, NM $50,358

Mule Creek, NM $50,494

Organ, NM $48,166

Pinos Altos, NM $50,442

Radium Springs, NM $48,156

Redrock, NM $50,314

Rodeo, NM $50,649

San Miguel, NM $48,164

Silver City, NM $50,443

Sunland Park, NM $48,385

Tyrone, NM $50,592

Vado, NM $48,202

Chaparral, NM $48,810

Clovis, NM $50,346

Cannon Afb, NM $50,235

Broadview, NM $50,199

Causey, NM $50,113

Crossroads, NM $49,994

Dora, NM $50,232

Elida, NM $50,024

Floyd, NM $50,145

Fort Sumner, NM $50,105

Grady, NM $50,247

House, NM $50,207

Kenna, NM $50,024

Lingo, NM $50,110

Melrose, NM $50,215

Milnesand, NM $50,004

Pep, NM $50,073

Portales, NM $50,256

Rogers, NM $50,087

Saint Vrain, NM $50,248

Taiban, NM $50,088

Texico, NM $50,267

Yeso, NM $49,906

Roswell, NM $49,964

Artesia, NM $50,063

Caprock, NM $49,961

Carlsbad, NM $50,095

Dexter, NM $49,999

Eunice, NM $50,140

Hagerman, NM $50,024

Hobbs, NM $50,213

Hope, NM $49,841

Jal, NM $50,081

Lake Arthur, NM $49,941

Lakewood, NM $50,016

Loco Hills, NM $50,108

Loving, NM $50,083

Lovington, NM $50,165

Mcdonald, NM $50,028

Malaga, NM $50,034

Maljamar, NM $49,985

Monument, NM $50,103

Tatum, NM $50,060

Whites City, NM $50,144

Carrizozo, NM $49,727

Alamogordo, NM $49,569

Alto, NM $49,734

Bent, NM $49,578

Capitan, NM $49,619

Cloudcroft, NM $49,573

Corona, NM $49,943

Encino, NM $50,344

Fort Stanton, NM $49,640

Glencoe, NM $49,604

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $49,563

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $49,563

Hondo, NM $49,650

La Luz, NM $49,563

Lincoln, NM $49,505

Mayhill, NM $49,675

Mescalero, NM $49,585

Nogal, NM $49,798

Orogrande, NM $49,588

Picacho, NM $49,639

Pinon, NM $49,826

Ruidoso, NM $49,829

Ruidoso Downs, NM $49,761

Sacramento, NM $49,608

San Patricio, NM $49,666

Sunspot, NM $49,563

Timberon, NM $49,670

Tinnie, NM $49,610

Tularosa, NM $49,596

Vaughn, NM $50,142

Weed, NM $49,669

Tucumcari, NM $50,390

Amistad, NM $50,325

Bard, NM $50,245

Capulin, NM $50,814

Clayton, NM $50,423

Conchas Dam, NM $50,469

Cuervo, NM $50,226

Des Moines, NM $50,613

Folsom, NM $50,692

Garita, NM $50,372

Gladstone, NM $50,473

Grenville, NM $50,464

Logan, NM $50,389

Mcalister, NM $50,233

Nara Visa, NM $50,269

Newkirk, NM $50,325

Quay, NM $50,354

San Jon, NM $50,300

Santa Rosa, NM $50,354

Sedan, NM $50,372

Trementina, NM $50,369

5th & 6th Grade English Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$47,188

Average $51,463/year

$55,840

$3,932

Average $4,289/month

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$907

Average $990/week

$1,074

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

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75th Percentile	$55,840	$4,653	$1,074	$27
Average	$51,463	$4,289	$990	$25
25th Percentile	$47,188	$3,932	$907	$23

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