How much does a social work teacher make in New York?
$98,700a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in New York. That is $47.45 an hour or $8,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.45
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,310Median: $98,700Highest 10%: $128,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,310 | $31.40 | |
| 25th | $77,890 | $37.45 | |
| Median | $98,700 | $47.45 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.68 | |
| 90th | $128,000 | $61.53 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $125,800 |
| New York, NY | $98,700 |
| Albany, NY | $82,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social work teachers.
| 2. Kansas | $108,600 |
| 3. Delaware | $100,600 |
| 4. South Carolina | $100,400 |
| 5. New York | $98,700 |
| 6. Maryland | $97,110 |
| 7. Texas | $83,440 |
| 8. Minnesota | $82,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $47.45 ($98,700 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $98,700 against $77,570 nationally, 27% more.
Where does New York rank for social work teacher pay?
New York ranks 5 of 43 states.
Which city in New York pays social work teachers the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $125,800 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.