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

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

Median annual salary $73,410 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,740
90th percentile $103,840
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,740
    25th
    $58,560
    50th (median)
    $73,410
    75th
    $78,920
    90th
    $103,840

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,750
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $70,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $61,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,690
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Northern 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 Northern New Mexico is 16.5% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,740 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,560.