How much does a special education teacher make in New York?
$68,180a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New York. That is $32.78 an hour or $5,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.78
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 6,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $68,180Highest 10%: $170,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $68,180 | $32.78 | |
| 75th | $149,600 | $71.90 | |
| 90th | $170,200 | $81.83 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,210 |
| Albany, NY | $64,690 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,580 |
| Binghamton, NY | $61,260 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,660 |
| Buffalo, NY | $59,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $54,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 13. Michigan | $75,860 |
| 14. Hawaii | $75,120 |
| 15. Georgia | $72,310 |
| 16. New York | $68,180 |
| 17. New Mexico | $66,010 |
| 18. Texas | $65,680 |
| 19. Iowa | $63,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $32.78 ($68,180 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $68,180 against $64,830 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for special education teacher pay?
New York ranks 16 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays special education teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $81,210 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.