Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $82,870 +31.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,560
90th percentile $133,380
Employed locally 40,710
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,560
    25th
    $74,290
    50th (median)
    $82,870
    75th
    $112,650
    90th
    $133,380

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 85% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,590
    Kingston, NY $99,090
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,920
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,710
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,760
    Utica-Rome, NY $77,340

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$95,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,260
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$59,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in New York, NY-NJ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in New York, NY-NJ is 31.6% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in New York?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,560 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,290.