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Special Education Teacher Salary in New York (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $62,205/year ($5,184/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 7th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 21,130 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $81,260 a year — though pay ranges from $59,460 for newcomers to $133,280 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,130 Special Education Teacher jobs in New York (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $81,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,205 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $81,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,047 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,216 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,791 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,205 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,184 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in New York?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in New York is $81,260 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,300 and $117,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in New York?
- On the median salary of $81,260, a single filer in New York takes home about $62,205 per year ($5,184 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 21,130 Special Education Teacher jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.