How much does a secondary school teacher make in New York?
$97,070a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in New York. That is $46.67 an hour or $8,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.67
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,070Median: $97,070Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $76,050 | $36.56 | |
| Median | $97,070 | $46.67 | |
| 75th | $132,000 | $63.45 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.60 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $101,300 |
| New York, NY | $100,800 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $89,320 |
| Albany, NY | $80,620 |
| Buffalo, NY | $79,280 |
| Utica, NY | $78,950 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,670 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,900 |
| Watertown, NY | $77,180 |
| Rochester, NY | $76,190 |
| Binghamton, NY | $74,970 |
| Ithaca, NY | $73,960 |
| Elmira, NY | $71,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 1. Washington | $102,700 |
| 2. California | $101,400 |
| 3. New York | $97,070 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $95,260 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,610 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $82,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $46.67 ($97,070 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $97,070 against $72,040 nationally, 35% more.
Where does New York rank for secondary school teacher pay?
New York ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays secondary school teachers the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $101,300 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.