Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,530 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Albuquerque earn between $37,180 and $57,050.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $44KMedian
- $57K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,280 | $3,940 | $22.73 |
| Median | $44,050 | $3,671 | $21.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,180 | $3,098 | $17.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,050 | $4,754 | $27.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Albuquerque earn 6% less than the New Mexico average ($50,510) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $47,280 | $44,050 | $31,710 | $73,530 | 1,170 |
| New Mexico | $50,510 | $44,070 | $32,270 | $79,560 | 2,490 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $47,280, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $39,104 a year, or $3,259 a month and $1,504 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $47,280 buys what about $49,484 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($50,860).
- Santa Fe$50,860
- Las Cruces$48,580
- Albuquerque$47,280
- Farmington$45,960
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in New Mexico
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Albuquerque?
$22.73 an hour on average, and $21.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $39,104 a year ($3,259 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,280.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2011; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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