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Teacher salary in New York State, 2026

How much does a Teacher make in New York State?

Average base salary

$42.80
63%
above national average
Average $42.80
Low $21.03
High $87.13

The average salary for a teacher is $42.80 per hour in New York State. 2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Teacher job openings in New York State

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STEM & Coding Teaching Opportu...
Concorde Education4.9out of 5 stars.
Staten Island, NY
$50 - $100 an hour
Contract
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher in New York State

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
New York Edge
 
$318,000per year
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Elizabeth Seton Children's
 
$312,000per year
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Togetherhood
 
$218,400per year
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New York Therapy Placement Ser...
 
$166,400per year
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Family of Kidz
 
$152,533per year
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PHAXIS
 
$150,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Teachers near New York State

  1. Queens, NY
    $68.06 per hour
  2. Buffalo, NY
    $55.92 per hour
  3. Manhattan, NY
    $45.70 per hour
  4. Bronx, NY
    $45.10 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $43.94 per hour

Where can a Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Teachers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Teacher get paid in New York State?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $18.85 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $23.50 per hour