Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $94,840 | $71,125 | +33% |
| Median hourly wage | $45.60 | $34.19 | +33% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $87,896.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in New York is $94,840, or about $45.60 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. New York is +33% above the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 38,670 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $94,840, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.