How much does an economics teacher make in Albany?
$125,100a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $60.13 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,490Median: $125,100Highest 10%: $182,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,490 | $38.70 | |
| 25th | $100,700 | $48.43 | |
| Median | $125,100 | $60.13 | |
| 75th | $165,200 | $79.41 | |
| 90th | $182,000 | $87.49 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| New York, NY | $132,100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $123,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $121,700 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
| Business Teacher | $84,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $60.13 ($125,100 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $125,100 against $123,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $127,500, so Albany pays 2% less.
Where does Albany rank for economics teacher pay?
32 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,000 or more.
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.