How much does a history teacher make in Buffalo?
$93,430a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $44.92 an hour or $7,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.92
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,780Median: $93,430Highest 10%: $174,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,780 | $25.86 | |
| 25th | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $93,430 | $44.92 | |
| 75th | $166,700 | $80.15 | |
| 90th | $174,500 | $83.89 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Albany, NY | $101,400 |
| New York, NY | $101,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,720 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $90,950 |
| Rochester, NY | $87,420 |
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 |
| Psychology Teacher | $93,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $89,950 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $86,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $44.92 ($93,430 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $93,430 against $83,820 nationally, 11% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,400, so Buffalo pays 7% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for history teacher pay?
37 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,500 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.