How much does a special education teacher make in Las Cruces?
$74,470a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $35.80 an hour or $6,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.80
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,040Median: $74,470Highest 10%: $82,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,040 | $27.42 | |
| 25th | $58,570 | $28.16 | |
| Median | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| 75th | $78,560 | $37.77 | |
| 90th | $82,120 | $39.48 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $82,590 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $78,670 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,870 |
| Special Education Teacher | $75,570 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,250 |
| 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 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $50,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $35.80 ($74,470 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $74,470 against $65,120 nationally, 14% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $76,420, so Las Cruces pays 3% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for special education teacher pay?
84 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,120 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.