Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,580 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,170
90th percentile $126,140
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,170
    25th
    $59,010
    50th (median)
    $69,580
    75th
    $101,710
    90th
    $126,140

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,290
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Southwest New York?

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

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Southwest New York is 11.9% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $42,170 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,010.