NY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New York

Median Annual Salary $80,750 +28% above national average (national: $63,000)
$90,000Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
20,500Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$80,750
$57,380
10th pct.
$132,100
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$57,380N/A
25th percentile$63,910N/A
50th percentile (median)$80,750N/A
75th percentile$109,160N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$132,100N/A
Mean (average)$90,000N/A

How New York Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New York
New York (current) $80,750
California $90,530 +12%
Washington $85,340 +6%
District of Columbia $82,400 +2%
Connecticut $81,220 +1%
Massachusetts $78,820 -2%
Oregon $78,320 -3%
Rhode Island $77,930 -3%
Alaska $77,220 -4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in New York?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in New York is $90,000 per year. The median (middle) salary is $80,750 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in New York?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in New York typically earn around $57,380 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $63,910 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in New York?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New York make approximately $132,100 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $109,160 per year.

How does the New York Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in New York is $80,750, which is +28% above national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes