Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $65,200 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $100,000
Employed locally 260
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $57,560
    50th (median)
    $65,200
    75th
    $80,200
    90th
    $100,000

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 95% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 5% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Kingston, NY $82,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,220
    Syracuse, NY $69,580

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,340
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,800
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Utica, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Utica, NY is 3.5% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,560.