Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New York, NY-NJ

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

Median annual salary $82,510 +31% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,230
90th percentile $132,130
Employed locally 20,410
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,230
    25th
    $73,320
    50th (median)
    $82,510
    75th
    $110,550
    90th
    $132,130

    New York economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $82,850
    Kingston, NY $82,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Syracuse, NY $69,580
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,440

    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
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,870
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$59,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in New York, NY-NJ is 31% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in New York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $61,230 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,320.