Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $74,890 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,480
90th percentile $79,110
Employed locally 440
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,480
    25th
    $62,380
    50th (median)
    $74,890
    75th
    $77,680
    90th
    $79,110

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 110% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,620
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $81,700
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $80,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $79,430
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,360

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Albuquerque, NM is 21.9% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,480 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,380.