How much does a preschool teacher make in New York?
$46,520a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in New York. That is $22.37 an hour or $3,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.37
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,050Median: $46,520Highest 10%: $75,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| 75th | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| 90th | $75,660 | $36.38 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $50,230 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $45,980 |
| Kingston, NY | $45,080 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $44,460 |
| Albany, NY | $43,790 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,080 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,030 |
| Utica, NY | $39,950 |
| Rochester, NY | $38,890 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,990 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 5. Kansas | $47,750 |
| 6. California | $47,400 |
| 7. Nebraska | $47,040 |
| 8. New York | $46,520 |
| 9. Alaska | $46,130 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $45,890 |
| 11. Connecticut | $45,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.37 ($46,520 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $46,520 against $38,140 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New York rank for preschool teacher pay?
New York ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays preschool teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $50,230 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.