Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in New Mexico earn a median salary of $67,652 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.5% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 7,480 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $64,490 to $74,760 depending on location.
$67,652
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$74,760
Highest paying metro
$64,490
Lowest paying metro
7,480
Employed in New Mexico
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,760 | $59,620 | $97,480 | 1,260 |
| Northern New Mexico | $70,220 | $60,080 | $77,480 | 820 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $65,930 | $60,130 | $77,160 | 490 |
| Farmington, NM | $65,310 | $60,240 | $75,680 | 520 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $65,200 | $60,580 | $76,350 | 2,500 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $64,490 | $60,840 | $76,130 | 1,890 |