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

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

Median annual salary $31,390 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.09
10th percentile $25,260
90th percentile $60,410
Employed locally 220
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,260
    25th
    $27,010
    50th (median)
    $31,390
    75th
    $41,980
    90th
    $60,410

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 56% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 44% 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 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
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Las Cruces, NM is $15.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Las Cruces, NM is 15.4% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $25,260 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,010.