Elementary School Teachers Salary in New York
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in New York earn a median of $85,760 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 101,410
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,760; the top 10% earn over $136,260. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,630 median in New York
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,070 median in New York
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$93,820 median in New York
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$89,310 median in New York
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,840 median in New York
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78,010 median in New York
Elementary School Teachers pay in New York
How much do elementary school teachers make in New York?
The median is $85,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,760 and the top 10% earn over $136,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+34% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.