How much does a computer make in Buffalo?
$45,950a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.09
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,620Median: $45,950Highest 10%: $73,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 75th | $61,850 | $29.74 | |
| 90th | $73,120 | $35.15 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for computers.
| New York, NY | $59,530 |
| Albany, NY | $59,480 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $57,320 |
| Utica, NY | $50,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $22.09 ($45,950 a year).
Do computers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $45,950 against $47,810 nationally, 4% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $57,290, so Buffalo pays 20% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for computer pay?
126 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,120 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.