Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $64,140 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,020
90th percentile $102,400
Employed locally 460
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,020
    25th
    $60,590
    50th (median)
    $64,140
    75th
    $79,090
    90th
    $102,400

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 88% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,780
    Kingston, NY $97,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,240
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,890
    Syracuse, NY $77,260

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270
    Instructional Coordinators $76,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ithaca, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Ithaca, NY is 2.9% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ithaca?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,020 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,590.