How much does a special education teacher make in Las Cruces?
$75,570a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $36.33 an hour or $6,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.33
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,980Median: $75,570Highest 10%: $77,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,980 | $27.88 | |
| 25th | $66,410 | $31.93 | |
| Median | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| 75th | $76,940 | $36.99 | |
| 90th | $77,360 | $37.19 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Farmington, NM | $79,190 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $78,880 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $76,590 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,870 |
| 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 |
| 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 $36.33 ($75,570 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $75,570 against $74,260 nationally, 2% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $76,940, so Las Cruces pays 2% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for special education teacher pay?
88 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,360 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.