Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in New York
$91,610avg. a year
Annual salary · 21,130 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in New York earn an average of $91,610 a year. That is $18,960 (26%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $94,060.
$81,260Median pay
$91,610Average yearly
+16%Avg. pay since 2020
#4Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
122,270 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$94,060
a year
2640 jobs
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
$86,760
a year
3170 jobs
Kingston, NY
$85,820
a year
4710 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$78,830
a year
51,290 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$73,800
a year
6330 jobs
Binghamton, NY
$72,100
a year
7560 jobs
Syracuse, NY
$71,690
a year
8260 jobs
Utica-Rome, NY
$70,900
a year
980 jobs
Ithaca, NY
$70,540
a year
10130 jobs
Glens Falls, NY
$70,000
a year
1170 jobs
Elmira, NY
$69,160
a year
1260 jobs
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
$68,470
a year
131,320 jobs
Rochester, NY
$65,720
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
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Where New York special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| New York | $91,610 | – |
| Massachusetts | $89,550 | – |
| Connecticut | $84,040 | – |
| New Jersey | $80,520 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $72,340 | – |
| Vermont | $72,160 | – |
Related jobs in New York
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,400
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,220
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,960
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51,930
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$95,910
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$87,100
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in New York?
The average is $91,610 a year, and the median is $81,260. That is $18,960 (26%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($94,060), followed by Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($86,760). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Rochester, NY ($65,720).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #4 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.