How much does a special education teacher make in New York?
$81,260a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New York. That is $39.07 an hour or $6,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.07
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,460Median: $81,260Highest 10%: $133,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 25th | $66,300 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $81,260 | $39.07 | |
| 75th | $117,500 | $56.51 | |
| 90th | $133,300 | $64.08 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $91,610 |
| Kingston, NY | $81,540 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $80,730 |
| Albany, NY | $77,210 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,690 |
| Buffalo, NY | $71,570 |
| Binghamton, NY | $66,300 |
| Utica, NY | $64,280 |
| Elmira, NY | $63,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,920 |
| Ithaca, NY | $61,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,760 |
| Watertown, NY | $58,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $91,350 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $84,300 |
| 6. Connecticut | $82,950 |
| 7. New York | $81,260 |
| 8. Alaska | $80,230 |
| 9. Maryland | $78,850 |
| 10. Illinois | $77,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $39.07 ($81,260 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $81,260 against $65,120 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New York rank for special education teacher pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays special education teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $91,610 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.