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Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in New York
Ranked #2 of 45 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of special education teachers, preschools in New York earn between $45,760 and $170,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, preschool salary in New York is $95,570, about 25.1% above the U.S. average ($76,380). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,210 | $101,880 | 6,110 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $64,690 | $72,940 | 210 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $64,260 | $67,620 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,580 | $74,600 | 170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $61,260 | $65,780 | 30 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $61,180 | $68,660 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $60,660 | $70,780 | 190 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $59,920 | $61,690 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do special education teachers, preschool make in New York?
The median special education teachers, preschool salary in New York is $68,180 per year (mean $95,570), and about 80% earn between $45,760 and $170,200.
How much do special education teachers, preschool make per hour in New York?
Roughly $46 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $95,570 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for special education teachers, preschool?
New York ranks #2 of 45 states for special education teachers, preschool pay. Its mean salary of $95,570 is about 25.1% above the U.S. average of $76,380.
Which metro areas in New York pay special education teachers, preschool the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for special education teachers, preschool are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($81,210), Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($64,690), Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area ($64,260), by median annual wage.