Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #23 of 45 · NM
14.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,620 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $66,010
Employment 270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,560P25 $60,460 Median $66,010P75 $80,250P90 $82,520
About 80% of special education teachers, preschools in New Mexico earn between $35,560 and $82,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, preschool salary in New Mexico is $65,620, about 14.1% below the U.S. average ($76,380). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $80,250 | $74,450 | 50 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $66,010 | $64,290 | — |
| Albuquerque, NM | $63,790 | $62,140 | 30 |