Middle School Teacher Salary in New York, NY
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The median middle school teacher in the New York area earns $96,500 a year, 50% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 2% above the New York State median ($94,840). Half of the 39,310 middle school teachers there earn between $76,320 and $120,980.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,990 | $60,040 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $76,320 | $75,990 | $58,530 |
| Median | $96,500 | $94,840 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $120,980 | $124,280 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $137,370 | $137,370 | $102,540 |
| Average | $96,560 | $95,960 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 39,310 | 38,670 | 620,090 |
New York, NY ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- Buffalo, NY: $89,950
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Elementary School Teacher: $96,900
- 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.