Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in New Mexico
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in New Mexico earn a median of $76,940 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,190; the top 10% earn over $90,580. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs 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$66,010 median in New Mexico
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,170 median in New Mexico
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in New Mexico
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in New Mexico?
The median is $76,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,190 and the top 10% earn over $90,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.