Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $79,750 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,650
90th percentile $101,600
Employed locally 410
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,650
    25th
    $69,570
    50th (median)
    $79,750
    75th
    $101,590
    90th
    $101,600

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 143% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,140
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,640
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $82,500
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $78,480

    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Las Cruces, NM is 26.6% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $58,650 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,570.