How much does an education teacher make in Albany?
$79,680a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $38.31 an hour or $6,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.31
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,990Median: $79,680Highest 10%: $125,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $64,260 | $30.89 | |
| Median | $79,680 | $38.31 | |
| 75th | $94,380 | $45.38 | |
| 90th | $125,700 | $60.43 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Ithaca, NY | $92,870 |
| New York, NY | $80,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,560 |
| Buffalo, NY | $79,560 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,380 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $38.31 ($79,680 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $79,680 against $75,350 nationally, 6% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $82,020, so Albany pays 3% less.
Where does Albany rank for education teacher pay?
29 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,700 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.