Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in New Mexico

In New Mexico, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $76,940 a year. About 2,150 people work in this job there.

$76,940Median yearly pay
$64,100–$81,480Middle half of workers, yearly
2,150People in this job in New Mexico

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($74,260). New Mexico ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in New Mexico

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$60,190
25% of workers$64,100
Half of workers (median)$76,940
75% of workers$81,480
90% of workers$90,580

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Farmington$79,190130
Santa Fe$78,880170
Albuquerque$76,5901,030
Las Cruces$75,570240

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New Mexico

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,900
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,550
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,440
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,380
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,240
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,070
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$76,420

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.