How much does a social sciences teacher make in New York?
$79,040a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in New York. That is $38.00 an hour or $6,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.00
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,150Median: $79,040Highest 10%: $133,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,150 | $24.11 | |
| 25th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| Median | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 90th | $133,500 | $64.20 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,180 |
| Buffalo, NY | $80,230 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,490 |
| Albany, NY | $65,360 |
| Rochester, NY | $64,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social sciences teachers.
| 9. Iowa | $83,920 |
| 10. Vermont | $83,870 |
| 11. Nevada | $83,860 |
| 12. New York | $79,040 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $78,640 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $77,100 |
| 15. Missouri | $76,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.00 ($79,040 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $79,040 against $72,990 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for social sciences teacher pay?
New York ranks 12 of 40 states.
Which city in New York pays social sciences teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $81,180 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.