Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in New York

Other postsecondary teachers in New York earn the most in New York (average $93,560 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($64,570), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other postsecondary teachers average at $85,050 and the median at $67,640 for 2,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,630.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in New York

New York$93,560
Rochester$92,050
Albany$81,680
Buffalo$73,640
Kiryas Joel$69,730
Syracuse$64,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$93,560	$73,490	$49,940	$70,084	113
Rochester	$92,050	$80,440	$63,450	$69,112	97
Albany	$81,680	$78,570	$54,860	$62,404	100
Buffalo	$73,640	$52,680	$51,710	$57,191	96
Kiryas Joel	$69,730	$80,500	$45,400	$54,655	109
Syracuse	$64,570	$53,090	$43,490	$51,116	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.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 25-1199.
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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