The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New Mexico is $37,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,120.
Pay spans roughly $27,770 at the 10th percentile to $78,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.22 per hour. An estimated 2,460 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $37,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.22 |
| 10th percentile | $27,770 |
| 90th percentile | $78,960 |
| Employment | 2,460 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.