How much does a special education teacher make in New Mexico?
$76,420a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New Mexico. That is $36.74 an hour or $6,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.74
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,110Median: $76,420Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,110 | $27.94 | |
| 25th | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| Median | $76,420 | $36.74 | |
| 75th | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.30 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $82,590 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $78,670 |
| Farmington, NM | $75,830 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 10. Illinois | $77,960 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $76,660 |
| 13. New Mexico | $76,420 |
| 14. Michigan | $74,600 |
| 15. Colorado | $74,290 |
| 16. Vermont | $74,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $36.74 ($76,420 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $76,420 against $65,120 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for special education teacher pay?
New Mexico ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays special education teachers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $82,590 a year.
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.