Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $77,580 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $92,740
Employed locally 70
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $63,810
    50th (median)
    $77,580
    75th
    $79,190
    90th
    $92,740

    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

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,080
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,750
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$70,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$61,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,690
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

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

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Northern New Mexico is 24.7% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,810.