How much does a special education teacher make in Las Cruces?
$72,810a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,370Median: $72,810Highest 10%: $74,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,370 | $27.10 | |
| 25th | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| Median | $72,810 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $73,990 | $35.57 | |
| 90th | $74,810 | $35.97 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,800 |
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 |
| 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 $35.00 ($72,810 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $72,810 against $66,810 nationally, 9% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $74,440, so Las Cruces pays 2% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for special education teacher pay?
83 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,810 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.