How much does a kindergarten teacher make in New York?
$77,630a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in New York. That is $37.32 an hour or $6,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.32
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,020Median: $77,630Highest 10%: $137,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| 25th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.79 | |
| 90th | $137,700 | $66.21 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $97,110 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $89,330 |
| New York, NY | $77,400 |
| Utica, NY | $76,790 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,460 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,800 |
| Albany, NY | $72,920 |
| Binghamton, NY | $65,680 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $64,890 |
| Elmira, NY | $62,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,150 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $84,100 |
| 5. California | $82,550 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $81,500 |
| 7. New York | $77,630 |
| 8. Maryland | $75,910 |
| 9. Minnesota | $75,500 |
| 10. New Mexico | $74,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.32 ($77,630 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,630 against $62,680 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New York rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
New York ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $97,110 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.