Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in New York earn a median salary of $74,363 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.3% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 135,620 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $59,640 to $97,710 depending on location.
$74,363
Avg median salary in New York
$97,710
Highest paying metro
$59,640
Lowest paying metro
135,620
Employed in New York
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | $97,710 | $75,850 | $117,530 | 780 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $95,240 | $72,600 | $128,720 | 100,040 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $81,420 | $63,080 | $106,160 | 3,700 |
| Albany, NY | $77,890 | $59,870 | $96,220 | 3,990 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,260 | $63,910 | $82,480 | 2,960 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $76,660 | $59,700 | $82,830 | 2,060 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,320 | $51,170 | $99,700 | 6,350 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $75,730 | $59,050 | $88,860 | 680 |
| Utica, NY | $74,920 | $59,340 | $80,500 | 1,410 |
| Binghamton, NY | $74,660 | $59,670 | $79,280 | 1,040 |
| Central East New York | $73,270 | $60,070 | $78,800 | 2,470 |
| Ithaca, NY | $64,140 | $60,590 | $79,090 | 460 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,840 | $52,490 | $77,490 | 6,060 |
| Southwest New York | $62,430 | $49,300 | $74,970 | 2,690 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,680 | $49,280 | $77,450 | 450 |
| Watertown, NY | $59,640 | $50,090 | $76,810 | 480 |