Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $68,030 +8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,170
90th percentile $94,640
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,170
    25th
    $59,490
    50th (median)
    $68,030
    75th
    $77,090
    90th
    $94,640

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 122% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 22% 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 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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Las Cruces, NM is 8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,170 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,490.