Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $64,540 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,540
90th percentile $78,910
Employed locally 70
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,540
    25th
    $60,170
    50th (median)
    $64,540
    75th
    $78,680
    90th
    $78,910

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 122% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 22% 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 Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,310
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Farmington, NM is 5.1% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,540 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,170.