Special Education Teachers (Preschool) Salary in New Mexico
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) in New Mexico earn a median of $66,010 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($64,830)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,560; the top 10% earn over $82,520. Nationally the range is $45,620 to $130,040.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,940 median in New Mexico
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,070 median in New Mexico
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,440 median in New Mexico
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,550 median in New Mexico
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,380 median in New Mexico
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,900 median in New Mexico
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) pay in New Mexico
How much do special education teachers (preschool) make in New Mexico?
The median is $66,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,560 and the top 10% earn over $82,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for special education teachers (preschool)?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $64,830). Living costs are not included.