How much does a furnace make in Buffalo?

$51,170a year

Median yearly pay for furnaces in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $24.60 an hour or $4,264 a month.

Hourly: $24.60
Vs. national median: +7%
Rank among cities: 21 of 69
Jobs in the area: 70

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $45,220Median: $51,170Highest 10%: $59,500

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$45,220	$21.74
25th	$47,360	$22.77
Median	$51,170	$24.60
75th	$53,560	$25.75
90th	$59,500	$28.61

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for furnaces.

New York, NY	$49,170
Rochester, NY	$46,180

Furnace salary in New York Furnace salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$86,280
Gas Plant Operator	$85,350
Tool and Die Maker	$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,080
Welding	$61,700
Machinist	$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter	$59,970

Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a furnace make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $24.60 ($51,170 a year).

Do furnaces make more in Buffalo than the national average?

Yes: $51,170 against $48,040 nationally, 7% more.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $49,280, so Buffalo pays 4% more.

Where does Buffalo rank for furnace pay?

21 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a furnace make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,500 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.