Preschool Teacher Salary in New York, NY
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The median preschool teacher in the New York area earns $50,230 a year, 32% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 8% above the New York State median ($46,520). Half of the 28,140 preschool teachers there earn between $42,920 and $62,250.
Median $50,230
10th: $37,13090th: $78,740
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,130 | $36,050 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $42,920 | $38,610 | $34,530 |
| Median | $50,230 | $46,520 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $62,250 | $59,680 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $78,740 | $75,660 | $61,390 |
| Average | $55,540 | $51,930 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 28,140 | 23,870 | 478,780 |
New York, NY ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Buffalo, NY: $37,990
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Elementary School Teacher: $96,900
- High School Teacher: $100,800
- Middle School Teacher: $96,500
- 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.