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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #18 of 51 · NM
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in New Mexico earn between $58,120 and $86,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in New Mexico is $72,170, about 0.7% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $76,840 | $72,170 | 640 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $75,820 | $74,790 | 780 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,520 | $71,980 | 1,900 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $75,460 | $71,500 | 1,680 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,100 | $70,980 | 890 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $73,750 | $73,740 | 320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in New Mexico?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in New Mexico is $74,550 per year (mean $72,170), and about 80% earn between $58,120 and $86,560.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in New Mexico?
Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New Mexico a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
New Mexico ranks #18 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $72,170 is about 0.7% below the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in New Mexico pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for elementary school teachers, except special education are Farmington, NM ($76,840), Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($75,820), Albuquerque, NM ($75,520), by median annual wage.
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