Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $81,260 | $71,377 | +14% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.07 | $34.32 | +14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $75,310.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Special Education Teacher in New York is $81,260, or about $39.07 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Special Education Teachers is $71,377. New York is +14% above the national median.
Entry-level special education teachers in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 21,130 special education teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $81,260, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.