Special Education Teachers (Preschool) Salary in New York
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) in New York earn a median of $68,180 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($64,830)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 6,220
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $170,200. Nationally the range is $45,620 to $130,040.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$89,310 median in New York
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,520 median in New York
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$93,820 median 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
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,070 median in New York
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) pay in New York
How much do special education teachers (preschool) make in New York?
The median is $68,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $170,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for special education teachers (preschool)?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (+5% vs. the national median of $64,830). Living costs are not included.