The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New York is $45,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,050.
Pay spans roughly $34,720 at the 10th percentile to $73,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.91 per hour. An estimated 25,180 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in New York.
| Median (annual) | $45,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.91 |
| 10th percentile | $34,720 |
| 90th percentile | $73,320 |
| Employment | 25,180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.