Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New York
$97,220avg. a year
Annual salary · 70,660 employed
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in New York earn an average of $97,220 a year. That is $20,900 (27%) more than the U.S. average of $76,320. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $100,020.
$97,070Median pay
$97,220Average yearly
+9%Avg. pay since 2020
#3Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
175,780 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$100,020
a year
2560 jobs
Kingston, NY
$99,220
a year
32,370 jobs
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
$90,370
a year
43,500 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$82,930
a year
53,160 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$82,020
a year
6450 jobs
Glens Falls, NY
$80,450
a year
71,250 jobs
Utica-Rome, NY
$78,420
a year
82,540 jobs
Syracuse, NY
$77,700
a year
9240 jobs
Ithaca, NY
$76,940
a year
10770 jobs
Binghamton, NY
$73,480
a year
114,430 jobs
Rochester, NY
$71,050
a year
12360 jobs
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
$70,310
a year
13220 jobs
Elmira, NY
$68,680
a year
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,320 | – |
| New York | $97,220 | – |
| Massachusetts | $90,270 | – |
| New Jersey | $87,100 | – |
| Connecticut | $84,460 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $77,650 | – |
| Vermont | $72,350 | – |
Related jobs in New York
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,400
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,960
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51,930
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$91,610
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$95,910
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$87,100
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in New York?
The average is $97,220 a year, and the median is $97,070. That is $20,900 (27%) more than the U.S. average of $76,320.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($100,020), followed by Kingston, NY ($99,220). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Elmira, NY ($68,680).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #3 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.