Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Eastern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $73,930 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,390
90th percentile $86,910
Employed locally 370
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,390
    25th
    $60,260
    50th (median)
    $73,930
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $86,910

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Eastern New Mexico is 6.2% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $55,390 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,260.