Secondary School Teachers Salary in New York
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in New York earn a median of $97,070 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70,660
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,070; the top 10% earn over $136,450. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$85,760 median in New York
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,630 median in New York
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,840 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
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$93,820 median in New York
Secondary School Teachers pay in New York
How much do secondary school teachers make in New York?
The median is $97,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,070 and the top 10% earn over $136,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+35% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.