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Special Education Teacher Salary in New Mexico (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $60,165/year ($5,014/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 13th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 880 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $76,420 a year — though pay ranges from $58,110 for newcomers to $100,460 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 880 Special Education Teacher jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $76,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,165 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $76,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,982 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,846 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$2,426 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,165 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,014 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in New Mexico?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in New Mexico is $76,420 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,200 and $81,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $76,420, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $60,165 per year ($5,014 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 880 Special Education Teacher jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.