Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $65,930 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,180
90th percentile $84,200
Employed locally 490
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,180
    25th
    $60,130
    50th (median)
    $65,930
    75th
    $77,160
    90th
    $84,200

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 88% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 12% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.8% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $50,180 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,130.