How much does a special education teacher make in Santa Fe?
$78,880a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $37.92 an hour or $6,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.92
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,500Median: $78,880Highest 10%: $95,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 25th | $65,850 | $31.66 | |
| Median | $78,880 | $37.92 | |
| 75th | $83,950 | $40.36 | |
| 90th | $95,050 | $45.70 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Farmington, NM | $79,190 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $76,590 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $75,570 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $115,000 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,590 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,240 |
| 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 $37.92 ($78,880 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $78,880 against $74,260 nationally, 6% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $76,940, so Santa Fe pays 3% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for special education teacher pay?
67 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,050 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.