How much does a preschool teacher make in Las Cruces?
$44,430a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $21.36 an hour or $3,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.36
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,470Median: $44,430Highest 10%: $72,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 25th | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| Median | $44,430 | $21.36 | |
| 75th | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| 90th | $72,570 | $34.89 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,400 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,050 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,230 |
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 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,100 |
| Special Education Teacher | $72,810 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,170 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $66,170 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $60,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $21.36 ($44,430 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $44,430 against $38,140 nationally, 16% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $44,070, so Las Cruces pays 1% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for preschool teacher pay?
71 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,570 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.