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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New York
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in New York earn between $59,460 and $133,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in New York is $91,610, about 26.1% above the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $91,610 | $94,060 | 22,270 |
| Kingston, NY | $81,540 | $85,820 | 170 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $80,730 | $86,760 | 640 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $77,210 | $78,830 | 710 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,690 | $71,690 | 560 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $71,570 | $73,800 | 1,290 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $66,350 | $71,850 | 390 |
| Binghamton, NY | $66,300 | $72,100 | 330 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in New York?
The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in New York is $81,260 per year (mean $91,610), and about 80% earn between $59,460 and $133,280.
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make per hour in New York?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $91,610 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school?
New York ranks #4 of 51 states for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school pay. Its mean salary of $91,610 is about 26.1% above the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in New York pay special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($91,610), Kingston, NY ($81,540), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($80,730), by median annual wage.
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