Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $75,990 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,180
90th percentile $104,450
Employed locally 110
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,180
    25th
    $61,740
    50th (median)
    $75,990
    75th
    $83,370
    90th
    $104,450

    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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northern New Mexico is 9.2% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,180 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,740.