Kindergarten Teachers Salary in New York
Also called: Kindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers in New York earn a median of $77,630 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($62,680)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,950
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020; the top 10% earn over $137,710. Nationally the range is $46,990 to $101,830.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$85,760 median in New York
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,840 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
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78,010 median in New York
Kindergarten Teachers pay in New York
How much do kindergarten teachers make in New York?
The median is $77,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020 and the top 10% earn over $137,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for kindergarten teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+24% vs. the national median of $62,680). Living costs are not included.