How much does an economics teacher make in New York?
$127,500a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in New York. That is $61.30 an hour or $10,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.30
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,450Median: $127,500Highest 10%: $233,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,450 | $35.31 | |
| 25th | $87,660 | $42.14 | |
| Median | $127,500 | $61.30 | |
| 75th | $178,800 | $85.95 | |
| 90th | $233,500 | $112.25 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $132,100 |
| Albany, NY | $125,100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $123,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $121,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 12. Michigan | $129,400 |
| 13. Virginia | $128,800 |
| 14. Utah | $128,400 |
| 15. New York | $127,500 |
| 16. Maine | $126,000 |
| 17. Illinois | $124,900 |
| 18. Texas | $118,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $61.30 ($127,500 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $127,500 against $123,900 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for economics teacher pay?
New York ranks 15 of 42 states.
Which city in New York pays economics teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $132,100 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.