Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Syracuse, NY

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

Median annual salary $68,140 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $135,720
Employed locally 120
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $48,330
    50th (median)
    $68,140
    75th
    $124,130
    90th
    $135,720

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 7% 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
    Rochester, NY $63,410
    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 Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Syracuse, NY is 9.6% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,330.