Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $64,060 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,430
90th percentile $74,160
Employed locally 150
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,430
    25th
    $58,400
    50th (median)
    $64,060
    75th
    $73,860
    90th
    $74,160

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 115% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 15% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $79,990
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $79,130
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $78,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $77,870

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Las Cruces?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Las Cruces, NM is 7.9% below 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,430 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,400.