How much does a teacher and instructor make in New York?
$78,300a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in New York. That is $37.64 an hour or $6,525 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.64
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $78,300Highest 10%: $159,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $52,090 | $25.04 | |
| Median | $78,300 | $37.64 | |
| 75th | $113,400 | $54.50 | |
| 90th | $159,800 | $76.82 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $124,500 |
| New York, NY | $77,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,940 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,170 |
| Utica, NY | $75,170 |
| Albany, NY | $64,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 6. California | $87,460 |
| 7. Virginia | $85,280 |
| 8. Maine | $84,330 |
| 9. New York | $78,300 |
| 10. Washington | $77,720 |
| 11. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.64 ($78,300 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,300 against $66,140 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for teacher and instructor pay?
New York ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays teacher and instructors the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $124,500 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.