Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $74,760 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,340
90th percentile $102,010
Employed locally 1,260
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,340
    25th
    $59,620
    50th (median)
    $74,760
    75th
    $97,480
    90th
    $102,010

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 134% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 34% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,970
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Las Cruces, NM is 19.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $54,340 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,620.