Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #19 of 51 · NM
3.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,670 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $76,940
Employment 2,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,190P25 $64,100 Median $76,940P75 $81,480P90 $90,580
About 80% of special education teachers, secondary schools in New Mexico earn between $60,190 and $90,580. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, secondary school salary in New Mexico is $74,670, about 3.4% below the U.S. average ($77,260). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $80,650 | $76,840 | 440 |
| Farmington, NM | $79,190 | $74,610 | 130 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $78,950 | $79,100 | 140 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $78,880 | $76,190 | 170 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $76,590 | $73,810 | 1,030 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $75,570 | $70,820 | 240 |
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