How much does an educational make in Buffalo?
$62,000a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.81 an hour or $5,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.81
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 170 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,940Median: $62,000Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,940 | $21.13 | |
| 25th | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| Median | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| 75th | $78,740 | $37.86 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.89 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| New York, NY | $77,580 |
| Kingston, NY | $76,320 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $67,870 |
| Albany, NY | $62,920 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,220 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,100 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,010 |
| Utica, NY | $61,420 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,740 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,670 |
| Elmira, NY | $56,060 |
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 |
| Child | $66,620 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,940 |
| 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 an educational make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.81 ($62,000 a year).
Do educationals make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $62,000 against $64,330 nationally, 4% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $71,610, so Buffalo pays 13% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for educational pay?
170 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.