How much does a preschool teacher make in Syracuse?
$38,800a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $38,800Highest 10%: $66,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| Median | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $58,860 | $28.30 | |
| 90th | $66,440 | $31.94 |
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 |
| Rochester, NY | $38,890 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,990 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,890 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $123,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $103,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $103,100 |
| Business Teacher | $102,500 |
| History Teacher | $98,720 |
| Area | $98,490 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,980 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,470 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $90,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $18.65 ($38,800 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $38,800 against $38,140 nationally, 2% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $46,520, so Syracuse pays 17% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for preschool teacher pay?
123 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,440 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.