Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #10 of 51 · NM
17.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,510 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $44,070
Employment 2,490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,270P25 $37,230 Median $44,070P75 $60,740P90 $79,560
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in New Mexico earn between $32,270 and $79,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in New Mexico is $50,510, about 17.4% above the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $63,560 | $66,030 | 400 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,400 | $50,860 | 100 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,430 | $48,580 | 250 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,050 | $47,280 | 1,170 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $41,480 | $47,390 | 360 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,230 | $45,960 | 190 |
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