How much does a special education teacher make in New York?
$65,970a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New York. That is $31.72 an hour or $5,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.72
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $65,970Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $58,690 | $28.22 | |
| Median | $65,970 | $31.72 | |
| 75th | $81,570 | $39.22 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.78 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $74,930 |
| New York, NY | $66,170 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $66,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,180 |
| Albany, NY | $60,740 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 19. Utah | $67,860 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,670 |
| 22. New York | $65,970 |
| 23. Texas | $65,710 |
| 24. North Carolina | $65,170 |
| 25. Illinois | $64,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $31.72 ($65,970 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $65,970 against $76,580 nationally, 14% less.
Where does New York rank for special education teacher pay?
New York ranks 22 of 42 states.
Which city in New York pays special education teachers the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $74,930 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.