How much does a postsecondary teacher make in New York?
$67,640a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in New York. That is $32.52 an hour or $5,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.52
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,150Median: $67,640Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| 25th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $67,640 | $32.52 | |
| 75th | $98,290 | $47.25 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.77 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $80,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,440 |
| Albany, NY | $78,570 |
| New York, NY | $73,490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $53,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $52,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 27. Iowa | $71,680 |
| 28. Michigan | $70,550 |
| 29. Kentucky | $67,690 |
| 30. New York | $67,640 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $65,400 |
| 32. West Virginia | $65,260 |
| 33. Georgia | $64,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $32.52 ($67,640 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $67,640 against $77,640 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New York rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
New York ranks 30 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $80,500 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.