Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $79,260 +4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,710
90th percentile $122,030
Employed locally 100
National median $76,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,710
    25th
    $78,870
    50th (median)
    $79,260
    75th
    $96,230
    90th
    $122,030

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 92% Median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,400
    Urban Honolulu, HI $130,240
    Hawaii $129,160
    California $121,070
    New Haven, CT $104,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,300

    Nearby metros — Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,300
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,100
    Rochester, NY $61,190

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albany, NY is 4% above the national median of $76,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany?

    Entry-level Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,710 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,870.