How much does an art make in Buffalo?
$82,480a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $39.65 an hour or $6,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.65
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,370Median: $82,480Highest 10%: $167,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 25th | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| Median | $82,480 | $39.65 | |
| 75th | $126,600 | $60.88 | |
| 90th | $167,400 | $80.48 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| New York, NY | $101,000 |
| Binghamton, NY | $95,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $84,060 |
| Albany, NY | $82,030 |
| Syracuse, NY | $81,420 |
| Utica, NY | $80,990 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $128,900 |
| Social Work Teacher | $125,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $114,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $101,800 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,400 |
| History Teacher | $93,430 |
| Psychology Teacher | $93,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $89,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $39.65 ($82,480 a year).
Do arts make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $82,480 against $78,620 nationally, 5% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,850, so Buffalo pays 17% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for art pay?
32 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,400 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.