How much does an economics teacher make in New York?
$132,100a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $63.53 an hour or $11,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.53
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,100Median: $132,100Highest 10%: $270,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 25th | $81,630 | $39.25 | |
| Median | $132,100 | $63.53 | |
| 75th | $205,100 | $98.62 | |
| 90th | $270,900 | $130.24 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| Albany, NY | $125,100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $123,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $121,700 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
| Psychology Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $63.53 ($132,100 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $132,100 against $123,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $127,500, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for economics teacher pay?
23 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $270,900 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.