As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reading Specialist in New York is $45,737, equivalent to $22 per hour, $880 weekly, or $3,811 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reading Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Reading Specialist in New York vary widely, spanning from $35,345 to $54,457. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,297) and 75th percentile ($50,301), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,457 per year. This $10,004 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New York Reading Specialist often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 nationwide for Reading Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $35,345 NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $40,297 NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $45,737 NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $50,301 NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $54,457 NY May 01, 2026
25% $40,297 10% $35,345 90% $54,457 75% $50,301 $45,737 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $47,895 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $43,580 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $42,893 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $49,570 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $48,165 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $44,308 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $47,292 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $46,143 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $44,107 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $43,370 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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