Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York

Social work teachers, postsecondary in New York earn the most in Buffalo (average $129,870 a year) and the least in Albany ($98,520), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social work teachers, postsecondary average at $99,760 and the median at $98,700 for 1,840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,940.

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in New York

Buffalo$129,870
New York$98,710
Albany$98,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Buffalo	$129,870	$125,770	$79,680	$93,288	96
New York	$98,710	$98,700	$76,670	$73,398	113
Albany	$98,520	$82,890	$80,240	$73,276	100

*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.

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Social Work 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 25-1113.
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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