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

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

Median annual salary $65,310 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,170
90th percentile $79,010
Employed locally 520
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,170
    25th
    $60,240
    50th (median)
    $65,310
    75th
    $75,680
    90th
    $79,010

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 123% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 23% above 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 Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,540
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,280
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Farmington, NM is 4.8% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $52,170 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,240.