Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary
In Las Cruces, NM, elementary school teachers, except special educations earn $74,100 at the median. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.21), which stretches that salary to about $82,142 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,042/month, or 21.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $74K get you in Las Cruces?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Las Cruces’s Regional Price Parity (90.21). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Las Cruces
Las Cruces sits well above the national pay line for elementary school teachers, except special education, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $64K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,042/month, 21.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.21 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Las Cruces offers a genuinely strong financial position for elementary school teachers, except special educations at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for elementary school teachers, except special educations in metros near Las Cruces, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $76K | $79K |
| Farmington | $77K | $88K |
| Santa Fe | $74K | $75K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $65K | $65K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Las Cruces, NM
Entry-level elementary school teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102K | +60% | 28,980 |
| California | $100K | +56% | 155,160 |
| District of Columbia | $97K | +51% | 3,750 |
| Massachusetts | $94K | +47% | 29,930 |
| Rhode Island | $91K | +42% | 3,830 |
| New York | $86K | +34% | 101,410 |
| Connecticut | $81K | +26% | 16,330 |
| Alaska | $79K | +24% | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $78K | +22% | 40,300 |
| Maryland | $78K | +21% | 29,610 |
| Ohio | $77K | +21% | 47,870 |
| Oregon | $77K | +21% | 12,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $77K | +20% | 48,370 |
| Minnesota | $76K | +19% | 26,640 |
| Delaware | $76K | +19% | 2,900 |
| Illinois | $75K | +18% | 61,520 |
| Utah | $75K | +17% | 14,820 |
| New Mexico | $75K | +17% | 6,210 |
| New Hampshire | $72K | +13% | 5,190 |
| Georgia | $72K | +13% | 43,820 |
| Hawaii | $71K | +12% | 6,040 |
| Virginia | $66K | +2% | 37,880 |
| Michigan | $65K | +2% | 40,910 |
| Nevada | $65K | +2% | 9,550 |
| Colorado | $63K | -1% | 24,860 |
| Vermont | $63K | -1% | 3,610 |
| Texas | $63K | -2% | 116,260 |
| Maine | $62K | -2% | 7,490 |
| Nebraska | $62K | -2% | 8,710 |
| Idaho | $62K | -4% | 6,850 |
| Alabama | $61K | -4% | 22,030 |
| Wisconsin | $61K | -4% | 24,920 |
| Wyoming | $61K | -4% | 2,600 |
| South Carolina | $61K | -5% | 25,030 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -5% | 19,080 |
| Iowa | $61K | -5% | 17,300 |
| North Dakota | $60K | -6% | 4,430 |
| Tennessee | $60K | -6% | 28,240 |
| Indiana | $60K | -7% | 27,720 |
| Florida | $59K | -8% | 79,090 |
| Louisiana | $59K | -8% | 22,060 |
| Montana | $58K | -10% | 4,960 |
| Arizona | $57K | -12% | 24,240 |
| Kansas | $56K | -12% | 14,350 |
| West Virginia | $56K | -13% | 5,420 |
| North Carolina | $55K | -14% | 42,410 |
| Arkansas | $53K | -18% | 12,590 |
| Missouri | $51K | -20% | 33,180 |
| South Dakota | $50K | -22% | 4,290 |
| Mississippi | $50K | -22% | 11,060 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -25% | 18,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a elementary school teachers, except special education afford a 2BR apartment alone in Las Cruces?
Yes — at the median salary of $74K, rent takes 21.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,042/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for elementary school teachers, except special educations in Las Cruces?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new elementary school teachers, except special educations typically earn — is $58K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,487/month. At HUD’s $1,042/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is elementary school teachers, except special education a high-paying job in Las Cruces?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $74K here vs. $64K nationally.
How does Las Cruces compare to the national average for elementary school teachers, except special educations?
Las Cruces pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $64K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.21), the purchasing-power equivalent is $82K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special educations make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median is $74,100 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,120, and experienced elementary school teachers, except special educations can clear $75,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Las Cruces?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,823/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,042/month, which eats 21.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a elementary school teachers, except special education salary go in Las Cruces?
Las Cruces has a Regional Price Parity of 90.21 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary is worth about $82,142 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do elementary school teachers, except special educations get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.