Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in New York earn a median salary of $67,703 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.5% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 28,000 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $60,150 to $82,850 depending on location.
$67,703
Avg median salary in New York
$82,850
Highest paying metro
$60,150
Lowest paying metro
28,000
Employed in New York
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $82,850 | $66,950 | $104,510 | 790 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $82,510 | $73,320 | $110,550 | 20,410 |
| Kingston, NY | $82,050 | $73,670 | $103,440 | 180 |
| Buffalo, NY | $70,220 | $57,590 | $90,000 | 1,320 |
| Syracuse, NY | $69,580 | $59,900 | $79,770 | 580 |
| Albany, NY | $68,440 | $59,620 | $99,120 | 750 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $67,950 | $58,500 | $83,390 | 480 |
| Utica, NY | $65,200 | $57,560 | $80,200 | 260 |
| Binghamton, NY | $63,620 | $61,940 | $76,500 | 310 |
| Ithaca, NY | $63,390 | $59,010 | $79,260 | 70 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,570 | $54,110 | $76,830 | 1,340 |
| Central East New York | $62,440 | $60,420 | $76,750 | 650 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $60,860 | $51,820 | $80,330 | 130 |
| Southwest New York | $60,790 | $48,530 | $75,150 | 590 |
| Elmira, NY | $60,620 | $54,290 | $79,810 | 70 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,150 | $53,570 | $79,510 | 70 |