Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $75,990 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,620
90th percentile $106,160
Employed locally 470
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,620
    25th
    $64,440
    50th (median)
    $75,990
    75th
    $80,110
    90th
    $106,160

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 112% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $98,180
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $87,380
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $79,320
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,200
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,550

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Albuquerque?

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

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Albuquerque, NM is 17.1% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $56,620 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,440.