Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York

Economics teachers, postsecondary in New York earn the most in New York (average $151,960 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($125,380), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the economics teachers, postsecondary average at $145,760 and the median at $127,500 for 1,240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $138,850.

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in New York

New York$151,960
Rochester$150,380
Albany$131,890
Syracuse$125,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$151,960	$132,140	$81,630	$107,061	113
Rochester	$150,380	$121,660	$80,900	$106,076	97
Albany	$131,890	$125,080	$100,730	$94,548	100
Syracuse	$125,380	$123,940	$82,070	$90,489	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1063.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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