Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $61,090 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,540
90th percentile $82,610
Employed locally 200
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,540
    25th
    $52,560
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $70,060
    90th
    $82,610

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    Syracuse, NY $68,140
    Rochester, NY $63,410
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,710
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,460
    Binghamton, NY $50,120

    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 Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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 Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Albany, NY is 1.8% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Albany?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $43,540 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,560.