Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,630 | $66,997 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.32 | $32.21 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,946.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in New York is $77,630, or about $37.32 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Kindergarten Teachers is $66,997. New York is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level kindergarten teachers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,950 kindergarten teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $77,630, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.