Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $77,340 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,530
90th percentile $96,810
Employed locally 680
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,530
    25th
    $61,150
    50th (median)
    $77,340
    75th
    $91,870
    90th
    $96,810

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 112% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 12% above 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,870
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,920
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,710
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,760

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,800
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,560
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $75,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Utica 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 Utica, NY is 22.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,530 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,150.