How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Buffalo?
$75,460a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $36.28 an hour or $6,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.28
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,440Median: $75,460Highest 10%: $112,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 25th | $52,770 | $25.37 | |
| Median | $75,460 | $36.28 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| 90th | $112,700 | $54.16 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Kingston, NY | $97,110 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $89,330 |
| New York, NY | $77,400 |
| Utica, NY | $76,790 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,800 |
| Albany, NY | $72,920 |
| Binghamton, NY | $65,680 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $64,890 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,150 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,180 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $36.28 ($75,460 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $75,460 against $62,680 nationally, 20% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,630, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
67 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,700 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.