Elementary School Teacher Salary in New York
Based on 104K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$82,480
$39.654/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
+28.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $133K
104K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,270 |
| 25th percentile | $63,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,480 |
| 75th percentile | $128,000 |
| 90th percentile | $133,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,440 |
| 2023 | $85,700 |
| 2024 | $82,480 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,440 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $85,700 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $82,480 | $64,107 |