How much does a child make in Buffalo?
$66,620a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $32.03 an hour or $5,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.03
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,360Median: $66,620Highest 10%: $85,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 25th | $52,920 | $25.44 | |
| Median | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| 75th | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 90th | $85,630 | $41.17 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,260 |
| Kingston, NY | $67,670 |
| Albany, NY | $66,540 |
| New York, NY | $66,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,120 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,160 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,030 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,120 |
| Utica, NY | $59,090 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $58,460 |
| Elmira, NY | $58,400 |
| Watertown, NY | $55,710 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,030 |
| Social Worker | $80,850 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,230 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,940 |
| Educational | $62,000 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $60,840 |
| Substance Abuse | $55,750 |
| Clergy | $55,070 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,900 |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $32.03 ($66,620 a year).
Do childs make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $66,620 against $59,550 nationally, 12% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $65,100, so Buffalo pays 2% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for child pay?
50 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,630 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.