Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $69,910 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,450
90th percentile $102,180
Employed locally 150
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,450
    25th
    $59,710
    50th (median)
    $69,910
    75th
    $82,340
    90th
    $102,180

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 126% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 26% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,760
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,450 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,710.