Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $68,330 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $103,620
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $68,330
    75th
    $86,610
    90th
    $103,620

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 123% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 23% above 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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,450

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,970
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Las Cruces?

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

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Las Cruces, NM is 9.9% above 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.