Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $61,400 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $99,690
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $61,400
    50th (median)
    $61,400
    75th
    $74,530
    90th
    $99,690

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $77,580
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $71,970
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,450

    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, Preschool make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.3% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,400.