How much does an education teacher make in New York?
$82,020a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in New York. That is $39.43 an hour or $6,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.43
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,680Median: $82,020Highest 10%: $168,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,680 | $24.85 | |
| 25th | $65,580 | $31.53 | |
| Median | $82,020 | $39.43 | |
| 75th | $107,700 | $51.78 | |
| 90th | $168,300 | $80.90 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $92,870 |
| New York, NY | $80,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,560 |
| Albany, NY | $79,680 |
| Buffalo, NY | $79,560 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 1. California | $111,900 |
| 2. Louisiana | $83,710 |
| 3. New York | $82,020 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,810 |
| 5. Connecticut | $80,620 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $80,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $39.43 ($82,020 a year).
Do education teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $82,020 against $75,350 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for education teacher pay?
New York ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays education teachers the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $92,870 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.