How much does a special education teacher make in New York?
$89,310a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New York. That is $42.94 an hour or $7,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.94
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,740Median: $89,310Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 25th | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| Median | $89,310 | $42.94 | |
| 75th | $130,600 | $62.76 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.64 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $100,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $94,130 |
| Albany, NY | $82,220 |
| Kingston, NY | $82,120 |
| Elmira, NY | $78,170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $77,550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,430 |
| Utica, NY | $77,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,570 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $73,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $70,510 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,190 |
| Watertown, NY | $62,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 3. District of Columbia | $99,670 |
| 4. Maryland | $93,530 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,990 |
| 6. New York | $89,310 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $83,890 |
| 8. New Jersey | $83,770 |
| 9. Connecticut | $81,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $42.94 ($89,310 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $89,310 against $74,260 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for special education teacher pay?
New York ranks 6 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 $100,400 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.