Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $36,320 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $27,990
90th percentile $78,870
Employed locally 1,200
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,990
    25th
    $29,450
    50th (median)
    $36,320
    75th
    $52,410
    90th
    $78,870

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 53% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $54,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,570

    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
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Albuquerque, NM is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.35 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.2% below the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $27,990 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,450.