How much does an elementary school teacher make in Las Cruces?
$74,100a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $35.63 an hour or $6,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.63
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,120Median: $74,100Highest 10%: $75,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 25th | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| Median | $74,100 | $35.63 | |
| 75th | $74,550 | $35.84 | |
| 90th | $75,460 | $36.28 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Farmington, NM | $76,840 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,520 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $73,750 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,870 |
| Special Education Teacher | $75,570 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,250 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,470 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,400 |
| Special Education Teacher | $72,810 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,170 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $66,170 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $60,910 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $50,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $35.63 ($74,100 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $74,100 against $63,970 nationally, 16% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $74,550, so Las Cruces pays 1% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for elementary school teacher pay?
107 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,460 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.