Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,970 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,330
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 190
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,330
    25th
    $60,300
    50th (median)
    $64,970
    75th
    $75,050
    90th
    $80,600

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eastern New Mexico is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eastern New Mexico is 3.1% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $54,330 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,300.