Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $85,760 | $72,224 | +19% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.23 | $34.72 | +19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $79,481.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in New York is $85,760, or about $41.23 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. New York is +19% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 101,410 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $85,760, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.