Elementary School Teacher Salary in New York, NY
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The median elementary school teacher in the New York area earns $96,900 a year, 51% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 13% above the New York State median ($85,760). Half of the 98,900 elementary school teachers there earn between $75,390 and $128,250.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,530 | $56,760 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $75,390 | $66,100 | $57,710 |
| Median | $96,900 | $85,760 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $128,250 | $126,930 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $136,330 | $136,260 | $104,340 |
| Average | $96,400 | $93,400 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 98,900 | 101,410 | 1,388,390 |
New York, NY ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Buffalo, NY: $76,490
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Middle School Teacher: $96,500
- High School Teacher: $100,800
- Preschool Teacher: $50,230
- Teaching Assistant: $38,890
- Substitute Teacher: $45,220
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.