Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $64,810 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,940
90th percentile $93,640
Employed locally 60
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,940
    25th
    $54,350
    50th (median)
    $64,810
    75th
    $81,130
    90th
    $93,640

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 87% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 13% below 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,940 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,350.