Kindergarten Teacher Salary in New York
Based on 8K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$75,110
$36.111/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
+21.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $137K
8K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,120 |
| 25th percentile | $60,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,110 |
| 75th percentile | $107,610 |
| 90th percentile | $136,980 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,050 |
| 2023 | $83,160 |
| 2024 | $75,110 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,050 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $83,160 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $75,110 | $61,894 |