Secondary 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 $73,970 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,920
90th percentile $102,330
Employed locally 640
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,920
    25th
    $62,460
    50th (median)
    $73,970
    75th
    $82,880
    90th
    $102,330

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 133% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 33% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $102,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $98,890
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $93,630
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $85,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $80,550
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,060

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,960
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Las Cruces, NM is 14.5% above the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $57,920 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,460.