Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $65,200 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,490
90th percentile $77,950
Employed locally 2,500
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,490
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $65,200
    75th
    $76,350
    90th
    $77,950

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 96% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,600
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $81,940
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,870
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,910
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,670

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,560
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,320
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Albuquerque, NM is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4.6% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $50,490 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.