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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New York
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of kindergarten teachers, except special educations in New York earn between $49,020 and $137,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in New York is $86,620, about 24.9% above the U.S. average ($69,370). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | $97,110 | $94,310 | 50 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $89,330 | $92,000 | 230 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $77,810 | $75,250 | 180 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,400 | $87,020 | 8,180 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $76,790 | $74,720 | 110 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $76,390 | $73,410 | 180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $75,460 | $77,020 | 420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,800 | $73,530 | 220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in New York?
The median kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in New York is $77,630 per year (mean $86,620), and about 80% earn between $49,020 and $137,710.
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make per hour in New York?
Roughly $42 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $86,620 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for kindergarten teachers, except special education?
New York ranks #4 of 50 states for kindergarten teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $86,620 is about 24.9% above the U.S. average of $69,370.
Which metro areas in New York pay kindergarten teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for kindergarten teachers, except special education are Kingston, NY ($97,110), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($89,330), Central East New York nonmetropolitan area ($77,810), by median annual wage.
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