Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Eastern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $67,580 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,500
90th percentile $83,410
Employed locally 100
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,500
    25th
    $56,860
    50th (median)
    $67,580
    75th
    $74,960
    90th
    $83,410

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

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

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Eastern New Mexico is 4.2% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,500 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,860.