Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New York earn a median salary of $38,749 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.4% vs the national median of $37,120. An estimated 38,430 preschool teachers, except special education are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $35,750 to $47,430 depending on location.
$38,749
Avg median salary in New York
$47,430
Highest paying metro
$35,750
Lowest paying metro
38,430
Employed in New York
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $47,430 | $37,510 | $60,880 | 31,000 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $44,550 | $34,920 | $58,360 | 270 |
| Ithaca, NY | $43,720 | $36,860 | $46,780 | 130 |
| Central East New York | $39,450 | $35,980 | $50,810 | 360 |
| Elmira, NY | $38,110 | $32,240 | $53,590 | 60 |
| Kingston, NY | $37,840 | $34,880 | $47,790 | 130 |
| Southwest New York | $37,730 | $34,900 | $48,960 | 470 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,590 | $34,450 | $50,080 | 1,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,560 | $35,410 | $47,880 | 930 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,350 | $34,120 | $56,850 | 690 |
| Albany, NY | $37,050 | $34,890 | $45,910 | 920 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $36,850 | $32,760 | $48,720 | 110 |
| Utica, NY | $36,350 | $32,290 | $45,580 | 210 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,340 | $33,870 | $60,230 | 210 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,320 | $33,330 | $44,660 | 80 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35,750 | $33,680 | $46,810 | 1,460 |