How much does an education teacher make in Buffalo?
$79,560a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,150Median: $79,560Highest 10%: $168,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| 25th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.58 | |
| 90th | $168,300 | $80.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Ithaca, NY | $92,870 |
| New York, NY | $80,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,560 |
| Albany, NY | $79,680 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,380 |
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 education teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $38.25 ($79,560 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $79,560 against $75,350 nationally, 6% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $82,020, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for education teacher pay?
30 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,300 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.