How much does a teacher and instructor make in New York?
$77,260a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $37.14 an hour or $6,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.14
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 2,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $77,260Highest 10%: $146,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $77,260 | $37.14 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.74 | |
| 90th | $146,900 | $70.61 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $124,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,940 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,170 |
| Utica, NY | $75,170 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $37.14 ($77,260 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,260 against $66,140 nationally, 17% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,300, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for teacher and instructor pay?
54 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $146,900 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.