Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $75,650 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,380
90th percentile $96,770
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,380
    25th
    $61,330
    50th (median)
    $75,650
    75th
    $79,840
    90th
    $96,770

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 101% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 1% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Santa Fe, NM is 20.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $59,380 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,330.