Preschool Teacher Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in New Mexico
$44,070
$21.19 an hour
10th percentile
$32,270
90th percentile
$79,560
Jobs (wage & salary)
2,490
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in New Mexico was $44,070 in May 2025, $5,930 (16%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $37,230 (25th percentile) and $60,740 (75th percentile).
New Mexico ranks 17 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,270 | $15.52 |
| 25th | $37,230 | $17.90 |
| 50th (median) | $44,070 | $21.19 |
| 75th | $60,740 | $29.20 |
| 90th | $79,560 | $38.25 |
| Mean (average) | $50,510 | $24.28 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New Mexico, BLS OEWS May 2025.