Creative & Education Albuquerque, NM Pop. 564,559

Instructional Designer Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median instructional designer salary in Albuquerque, NM is $68,400 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$68,400
vs State Avg
+$1,440
vs National
$-3,600
Cost of Living
95%

Instructional Designer Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level instructional designer earns around $43,700, while experienced professionals earn up to $106,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$43,700
$-2,300 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$70,300
$-3,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$106,400
$-5,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $41,800
25th Percentile $53,200
Median (50th) $68,400
75th Percentile $90,250
90th Percentile $112,100

Instructional Designer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$79,200
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$66,240
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$63,360
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$59,040
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Instructional Designer in Albuquerque

Education

Most instructional designer positions require a master's degree. Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Instructional DesignArticulate/CaptivateLMSADDIE ModelE-LearningAssessment Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, instructional designer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Albuquerque may vary based on local industry and population growth.