Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Elmira, NY

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

Median annual salary $75,640 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,580
90th percentile $100,860
Employed locally 260
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,580
    25th
    $57,940
    50th (median)
    $75,640
    75th
    $77,640
    90th
    $100,860

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 119% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 19% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,260
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,940
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,710
    Ithaca, NY $79,270

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,560
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,690
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,560
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Elmira above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Elmira, NY is 17.1% above the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $44,580 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,940.