As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for early childhood development in Rio Rancho, NM is $42,589, equivalent to $20 per hour, $819 weekly, or $3,549 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for early childhood development in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for early childhood development in Rio Rancho, NM vary widely, spanning from $32,914 to $50,859. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,525) and 75th percentile ($46,918), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,859 per year. This $9,393 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rio Rancho early childhood development often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Rio Rancho currently ranks 613 statewide for early childhood development job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
early childhood development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile early childhood development Salary $32,914 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile early childhood development Salary $37,525 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile early childhood development Salary $42,589 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile early childhood development Salary $46,918 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile early childhood development Salary $50,859 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
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What is a early childhood development ?

Early childhood development professionals play a crucial role in fostering the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of young children. Responsibilities include designing and implementing age-appropriate educational programs, assessing developmental milestones, and creating a nurturing environment that promotes learning through play. Collaboration with parents and caregivers is essential to support each child's unique needs. Salaries in this field can vary widely based on factors such as location, level of education, and years of experience. On average, early childhood educators can expect...

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    early childhood development


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of early childhood development in Rio Rancho, NM. The base salary for early childhood development ranges from $37,525 to $46,918 with the average base salary of $42,589. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,479 to $48,181 with the average total cash compensation of $42,533.

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About Rio Rancho, New Mexico    Rio Rancho (Spanish: Río Rancho) is the largest city and economic hub of Sandoval County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. A small portion of the city ....More

Rio Rancho, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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