Middle School Teachers Salary in New York
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in New York earn a median of $94,840 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,670
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,040; the top 10% earn over $137,370. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
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
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$85,760 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
Middle School Teachers pay in New York
How much do middle school teachers make in New York?
The median is $94,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,040 and the top 10% earn over $137,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+47% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.