Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $67,150 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,100
90th percentile $90,640
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,100
    25th
    $63,020
    50th (median)
    $67,150
    75th
    $74,080
    90th
    $90,640

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 127% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 27% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,270
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $81,220
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,130
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,980
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,370

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Farmington, NM is 6.6% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,100 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,020.