Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School, Albuquerque
$78,670
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Albuquerque, NM. Middle half of wages roughly $61,440 to $80,610.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +20.8%
- US median
- $65,120
- Metro RPP
- 95.5
- Middle half
- $61,440 to $80,610
- OEWS employment
- 330
- SOC
- 25-2052
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Albuquerque pay a median $78,670 (May 2025), 20.8% above the US median of $65,120. At local prices (RPP 95.5), that median buys about what $82,377 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$78,670 in Albuquerque buys about what $82,377 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 95.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 89.2 vs all-items 95.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $78,670 | $61,440 to $80,610 | 95.5 |
| Columbus | $75,710 | $60,520 to $98,690 | 95.5 |
| Tulsa | $50,720 | $47,450 to $59,590 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Albuquerque?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Albuquerque, NM is $78,670.
- How does Albuquerque pay compare to the US median for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
- Local median pay is 20.8% above the national OEWS median of $65,120.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Albuquerque is 95.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $78,670 has about the same purchasing power as $82,377 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.