How much does an elementary school teacher make in New York?
$85,760a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in New York. That is $41.23 an hour or $7,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.23
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 101,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,760Median: $85,760Highest 10%: $136,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,760 | $27.29 | |
| 25th | $66,100 | $31.78 | |
| Median | $85,760 | $41.23 | |
| 75th | $126,900 | $61.02 | |
| 90th | $136,300 | $65.51 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $97,920 |
| New York, NY | $96,900 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $81,770 |
| Albany, NY | $79,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,560 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,470 |
| Utica, NY | $77,010 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,540 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,490 |
| Ithaca, NY | $63,610 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,840 |
| Watertown, NY | $62,150 |
| Elmira, NY | $61,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 3. District of Columbia | $96,580 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $94,000 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $90,930 |
| 6. New York | $85,760 |
| 7. Connecticut | $80,600 |
| 8. Alaska | $79,260 |
| 9. New Jersey | $78,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $41.23 ($85,760 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $85,760 against $63,970 nationally, 34% more.
Where does New York rank for elementary school teacher pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays elementary school teachers the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $97,920 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.