How much does a special education teacher make in Santa Fe?
$82,590a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $39.71 an hour or $6,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.71
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,080Median: $82,590Highest 10%: $105,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,080 | $30.33 | |
| 25th | $78,590 | $37.78 | |
| Median | $82,590 | $39.71 | |
| 75th | $88,960 | $42.77 | |
| 90th | $105,800 | $50.88 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $78,670 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,470 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $115,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,240 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,880 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,260 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $74,430 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,750 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $64,500 |
| Tutor | $62,400 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $49,090 |
| Preschool Teacher | $46,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $39.71 ($82,590 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $82,590 against $65,120 nationally, 27% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $76,420, so Santa Fe pays 8% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for special education teacher pay?
31 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,800 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.