Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$66,490
National Median
$63,000
Employment
1,000
Entry Level (10th)
$56,280
Top Earners (90th)
$94,160
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $3,490 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.16 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 0.77).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |