How much does a middle school teacher make in New York?
$94,840a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in New York. That is $45.60 an hour or $7,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.60
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,040Median: $94,840Highest 10%: $137,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 25th | $75,990 | $36.53 | |
| Median | $94,840 | $45.60 | |
| 75th | $124,300 | $59.75 | |
| 90th | $137,400 | $66.04 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $98,660 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,900 |
| New York, NY | $96,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $89,950 |
| Albany, NY | $80,760 |
| Ithaca, NY | $79,520 |
| Utica, NY | $79,120 |
| Watertown, NY | $78,600 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,580 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,290 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 1. Washington | $102,100 |
| 2. California | $98,950 |
| 3. New York | $94,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $93,610 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,760 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $89,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $45.60 ($94,840 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $94,840 against $64,370 nationally, 47% more.
Where does New York rank for middle school teacher pay?
New York ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays middle school teachers the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $98,660 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.