How much does a preschool teacher make in New York?
$50,230a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $24.15 an hour or $4,186 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.15
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 28,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $50,230Highest 10%: $78,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| Median | $50,230 | $24.15 | |
| 75th | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| 90th | $78,740 | $37.86 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $24.15 ($50,230 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $50,230 against $38,140 nationally, 32% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $46,520, so New York pays 8% more.
Where does New York rank for preschool teacher pay?
11 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,740 or more.
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.