How much does a chemistry teacher make in Buffalo?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $48.93 an hour or $8,481 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.93
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,980Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $158,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $71,720 | $34.48 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| 75th | $158,500 | $76.21 | |
| 90th | $158,500 | $76.21 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $116,700 |
| New York, NY | $99,980 |
| Ithaca, NY | $97,550 |
| Albany, NY | $84,160 |
| Syracuse, NY | $81,540 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,250 |
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 |
| Business Teacher | $101,400 |
| History Teacher | $93,430 |
| Psychology Teacher | $93,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $89,950 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $86,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $48.93 ($101,800 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $93,250 nationally, 9% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $99,880, so Buffalo pays 2% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for chemistry teacher pay?
23 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,500 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.