Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$65,510
National Median
$62,340
Employment
7,480
Entry Level (10th)
$50,770
Top Earners (90th)
$83,060
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $3,170 more than the national median for elementary school teachers, except special educations.
There are 8.685 elementary school teachers, except special education jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 0.96).
Other States for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $99,110 | 30,790 |
| California | $98,190 | 141,650 |
| District of Columbia | $94,730 | 3,540 |
| Rhode Island | $86,900 | 4,080 |
| Massachusetts | $83,260 | 32,100 |
| New York | $82,480 | 103,920 |
| Connecticut | $78,740 | 16,260 |
| New Jersey | $77,150 | 42,360 |
| Alaska | $76,290 | 3,380 |
| Oregon | $75,800 | 13,760 |
| Maryland | $74,720 | 32,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,160 | 47,220 |
| Delaware | $66,390 | 2,540 |
| Ohio | $65,380 | 50,110 |
| New Hampshire | $64,430 | 4,390 |
| Illinois | $64,160 | 61,000 |
| Georgia | $63,490 | 42,440 |
| Minnesota | $63,120 | 24,320 |
| Nevada | $62,420 | 9,290 |
| Michigan | $62,350 | 40,200 |