How much does a special education teacher make in New York?
$93,820a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New York. That is $45.11 an hour or $7,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.11
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,720Median: $93,820Highest 10%: $132,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,720 | $28.71 | |
| 25th | $67,930 | $32.66 | |
| Median | $93,820 | $45.11 | |
| 75th | $115,800 | $55.68 | |
| 90th | $132,500 | $63.70 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,980 |
| New York, NY | $94,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $94,290 |
| Albany, NY | $81,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,920 |
| Ithaca, NY | $75,860 |
| Utica, NY | $75,780 |
| Buffalo, NY | $72,530 |
| Binghamton, NY | $68,910 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $64,480 |
| Watertown, NY | $63,880 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 1. California | $101,500 |
| 2. Washington | $99,520 |
| 3. Rhode Island | $93,970 |
| 4. New York | $93,820 |
| 5. Connecticut | $92,900 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $84,550 |
| 7. Alaska | $81,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $45.11 ($93,820 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $93,820 against $66,810 nationally, 40% more.
Where does New York rank for special education teacher pay?
New York ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays special education teachers the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $97,980 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.