How much does a preschool teacher make in Rochester?
$38,890a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $18.70 an hour or $3,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.70
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,370Median: $38,890Highest 10%: $64,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| Median | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 75th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 90th | $64,890 | $31.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| 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 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,990 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,890 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $121,700 |
| Business Teacher | $102,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,050 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,690 |
| Political Science Teacher | $96,960 |
| History Teacher | $87,420 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $86,590 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $82,830 |
| Sociology Teacher | $82,070 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $18.70 ($38,890 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $38,890 against $38,140 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $46,520, so Rochester pays 16% less.
Where does Rochester rank for preschool teacher pay?
120 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,890 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.