How much does an arbitrator make in Buffalo?
$75,200a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $36.15 an hour or $6,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.15
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,560Median: $75,200Highest 10%: $121,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,560 | $25.27 | |
| 25th | $68,650 | $33.00 | |
| Median | $75,200 | $36.15 | |
| 75th | $90,060 | $43.30 | |
| 90th | $121,400 | $58.34 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| Albany, NY | $112,600 |
| New York, NY | $77,430 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $174,300 |
| Lawyer | $130,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $117,500 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,550 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $58,270 |
| Title Examiner | $57,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $36.15 ($75,200 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $75,200 against $75,530 nationally, 0% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $70,800, so Buffalo pays 6% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for arbitrator pay?
22 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.