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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
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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
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

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.