How much does a special education teacher make in Albany?
$64,690a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $31.10 an hour or $5,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.10
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $64,690Highest 10%: $130,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| 75th | $74,380 | $35.76 | |
| 90th | $130,000 | $62.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| New York, NY | $81,210 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,580 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,660 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,640 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $31.10 ($64,690 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $64,690 against $64,830 nationally, 0% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $68,180, so Albany pays 5% less.
Where does Albany rank for special education teacher pay?
45 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,000 or more.
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.