Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $63,410 +2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $119,150
Employed locally 200
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $47,850
    50th (median)
    $63,410
    75th
    $108,010
    90th
    $119,150

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 15% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,710
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,460
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,090
    Binghamton, NY $50,120

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,590
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Rochester?

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

    Is Rochester above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Rochester, NY is 2% above 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,850.