Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Las Cruces, NM
The median elementary school teachers, except special education in Las Cruces, NM earns $74,100 a year, 16% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,777 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $58,120
- 25th percentile
- $59,250
- Median percentile
- $74,100
- 75th percentile
- $74,550
- 90th percentile
- $75,460
Based on 890 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$57,328 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $74,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,472 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,669 |
| New Mexico income tax (approx.) | −$3,631 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,777 |
| Every two weeks | $2,205 |
Does it go far here?
$82,140Median pay in Las Cruces, NM is worth this at average US prices (local price level 90.2 vs 100).
20%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($934 a month, Census ACS).
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All elementary school teachers, except special education salaries · Take-home pay in New Mexico