Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $62,670–$80,300
- vs U.S. median
- +19%
- Metro rank
- #112 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $75,820 a year, based on BLS estimates for 780 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the NM statewide median of $74,550. It ranks #112 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE780 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grants / Cibola County Schools | $67,470 | 6 |
| Espanola Public Schools | $60,000 | 10 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other NM metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $76,840 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,520 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $75,460 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,100 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $73,750 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $75,820 a year (May 2025). Half of the 780 jobs pay between $62,670 and $80,300. The 10th percentile is $59,550 and the 90th is $106,270.
Is Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 19% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the NM statewide median of $74,550. It ranks #112 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Grants / Cibola County Schools ($67,470), Espanola Public Schools ($60,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.