Lewis County teacher salaries, 2024-25
346 classroom teachers taught in Lewis County's 5 school districts and BOCES in the 2024-25 school year. Their average salary was $67,603, $30,814 less than the New York average.1
- Average salary
- $67,603
- classroom teachers, 2024-25
- County rank
- 43rd
- of 57 New York counties outside New York City
- Classroom teachers
- 346
- in 5 districts and BOCES
- Highest-paying district
- $71,796
- South Lewis Central School District
Teacher pay in every Lewis County school district
Average and median salary of classroom teachers, 2024-25, highest first. Districts with fewer than 20 classroom teachers have no page of their own.1
| District | Average salary | Median | Teachers | Over 10 years | Master's or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lewis Central School District | $71,796 | $76,374 | 96 | 78% | 92% |
| Lowville Academy and Central School District | $68,994 | $69,387 | 114 | 63% | 78% |
| Beaver River Central School District | $64,085 | $60,290 | 62 | 65% | 82% |
| Harrisville Central School District | $63,037 | $59,190 | 32 | 59% | 75% |
| Copenhagen Central School District | $62,912 | $61,185 | 42 | 57% | 76% |
Questions about teacher pay in Lewis County
How much do teachers make in Lewis County, New York?
Classroom teachers in Lewis County's 5 school districts and BOCES earned an average of $67,603 in the 2024-25 school year, $30,814 less than the New York average.
Which Lewis County school district pays teachers the most?
South Lewis Central School District, where classroom teachers earned an average of $71,796 in 2024-25.
Average teacher salaries in Lewis County compared to nearby counties
Average classroom teacher salary in each county that borders Lewis County, and how much more or less it pays.1
- Oneida County$75,895 average, 17 districts and BOCES$8,292 more than Lewis County
- Oswego County$75,745 average, 10 districts and BOCES$8,142 more than Lewis County
- St. Lawrence County$69,088 average, 18 districts and BOCES$1,485 more than Lewis County
- Jefferson County$68,227 average, 12 districts and BOCES$624 more than Lewis County
- Herkimer County$65,408 average, 11 districts and BOCES$2,195 less than Lewis County
Sources for the Lewis County figures
Actual salaries of classroom teachers, teachers assigned to at least one course, as counted by the State Education Department. Every figure covers at least 5 teachers.
- New York State Education Department, Personnel Master File statistical run 2024-25: classroom teachers' pay, years of experience and degrees in each school district.