salary$96,900 a yearmedian pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,330per year
Jobs in the area98,900people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 34.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in New York, NY?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $96,900 a year. Most earn between $62,530 and $136,330.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 34.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.