Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #18 of 51 · NM
0.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,170 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $74,550
Employment 6,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,120P25 $62,680 Median $74,550P75 $78,060P90 $86,560
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 |
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