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SOC 25-2051·Educational Instruction & LibraryGood pay · growing
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Median wage
$133,389
10-yr outlook
+27.3%by 2032
Openings / year
481
Workers in NY
4,460
How pay grows with experience
Special Education Teachers, Preschool — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $60,087 |
| Median (typical) | $133,389 |
| Experienced | $146,719 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Special Education Teachers, Preschool — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $160,867 |
| Hudson Valley | $131,084 |
| Long Island | $90,069 |
| Central New York | $66,159 |
| Western New York | $65,259 |
| Finger Lakes | $65,134 |
| North Country | $63,401 |
| Capital Region | $61,769 |
| Mohawk Valley | $59,425 |
| Southern Tier | $51,484 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
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