Preschool Teacher Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in New York
$46,520
$22.37 an hour
10th percentile
$36,050
90th percentile
$75,660
Jobs (wage & salary)
23,870
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in New York was $46,520 in May 2025, $8,380 (22%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $38,610 (25th percentile) and $59,680 (75th percentile).
New York ranks 8 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 |
| 25th | $38,610 | $18.56 |
| 50th (median) | $46,520 | $22.37 |
| 75th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
| 90th | $75,660 | $36.38 |
| Mean (average) | $51,930 | $24.97 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New York, BLS OEWS May 2025.