How much does a social work teacher make in Albany?
$82,890a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $39.85 an hour or $6,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.85
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,240Median: $82,890Highest 10%: $126,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,240 | $38.58 | |
| 25th | $80,240 | $38.58 | |
| Median | $82,890 | $39.85 | |
| 75th | $99,980 | $48.07 | |
| 90th | $126,800 | $60.96 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for social work teachers.
| Buffalo, NY | $125,800 |
| New York, NY | $98,700 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $39.85 ($82,890 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $82,890 against $77,570 nationally, 7% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,700, so Albany pays 16% less.
Where does Albany rank for social work teacher pay?
11 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a social work teacher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,800 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.