How much does an installation make in Buffalo?
$47,920a year
Median yearly pay for installations in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.04
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 184 of 354
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $47,920Highest 10%: $76,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| Median | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| 75th | $62,530 | $30.06 | |
| 90th | $76,280 | $36.67 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for installations.
| Watertown, NY | $57,720 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $55,370 |
| Kingston, NY | $53,980 |
| New York, NY | $53,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,930 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $51,690 |
| Albany, NY | $50,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,050 |
| Utica, NY | $46,990 |
| Binghamton, NY | $45,150 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an installation make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.04 ($47,920 a year).
Do installations make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $47,920 against $49,230 nationally, 3% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,900, so Buffalo pays 16% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for installation pay?
184 of 354 metro areas with data.
How much does an installation make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,280 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.