How much does an adult basic education make in New York?
$78,010a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in New York. That is $37.50 an hour or $6,501 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.50
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,930Median: $78,010Highest 10%: $128,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 25th | $64,460 | $30.99 | |
| Median | $78,010 | $37.50 | |
| 75th | $96,650 | $46.47 | |
| 90th | $128,900 | $61.97 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,980 |
| Albany, NY | $78,010 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $74,460 |
| Kingston, NY | $64,460 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,740 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,920 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 1. California | $102,000 |
| 2. New Jersey | $81,100 |
| 3. Delaware | $78,600 |
| 4. New York | $78,010 |
| 5. Minnesota | $76,800 |
| 6. Connecticut | $72,180 |
| 7. Washington | $69,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.50 ($78,010 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,010 against $61,540 nationally, 27% more.
Where does New York rank for adult basic education pay?
New York ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays adult basic educations the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $83,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.