Special Education Teacher salary in Albuquerque, NM
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Albuquerque, NM metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Belen, Jarales, Veguita, Rio Communities, Los Lunas.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$72,977
Middle 50%$63.4k–$77.5k
vs. national median+22%comparison median $60,000
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,068 |
| 25th | $63,394 |
| 50th (median) | $72,977 |
| 75th | $77,485 |
| 90th | $84,811 |
Cost of living
Albuquerque's median Special Education Teacher salary of $72,977 is worth about $76,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Albuquerque = 95.5).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Belen Consolidated Schools | too few | 7 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.