SOC 25-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Rochester
Rochester, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Rochester, NY is $38,890 per year, close to the national median of $38,140 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Rochester, NY is $38,890 per year, close to the national median of $38,140 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,260 and $49,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,370 and the ninetieth at $64,890.
Employment stands at 1,390, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $50,230. Of the 562 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 502nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,370 | −9.9% |
| 25th | $36,260 | −4.9% |
| Median (50th) | $38,890 | +2.0% |
| 75th | $49,200 | +29.0% |
| 90th | $64,890 | +70.1% |
| Mean | $46,240 | +21.2% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $50,230 | 28,140 | |
| 2 | Elmira | $46,320 | 60 | |
| 3 | Ithaca | $45,980 | 130 | |
| 4 | Kingston | $45,080 | 130 | |
| 5 | Glens Falls | $44,460 | 110 | |
| 6 | Albany | $43,790 | 1,000 | |
| 7 | Binghamton | $43,080 | 200 | |
| 8 | Kiryas Joel | $43,030 | 880 | |
| 9 | Utica | $39,950 | 200 | |
| 10 | Syracuse | $38,800 | 730 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $38,890 buys what $36,043 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,043US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,890 a year, 2.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,370 to $64,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $50,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Rochester, NY?
The median annual wage is $38,890, or $18.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,140, so pay in Rochester, NY is 2.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rochester, NY earns more than $64,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $50,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,390 jobs in this occupation in Rochester, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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