Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in New Mexico earn a median salary of $69,235 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.9% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 990 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $64,970 to $75,650 depending on location.
$69,235
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$75,650
Highest paying metro
$64,970
Lowest paying metro
990
Employed in New Mexico
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $75,650 | $61,330 | $79,840 | 60 |
| Northern New Mexico | $73,410 | $58,560 | $78,920 | 120 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $68,030 | $59,490 | $77,090 | 100 |
| Farmington, NM | $67,150 | $63,020 | $74,080 | 50 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $66,200 | $61,270 | $77,860 | 470 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $64,970 | $60,300 | $75,050 | 190 |