How much does a law teacher make in Buffalo?
$131,200a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $63.07 an hour or $10,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.07
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,600Median: $131,200Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| 25th | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| Median | $131,200 | $63.07 | |
| 75th | $164,400 | $79.04 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for law teachers.
| New York, NY | $144,100 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $86,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $63.07 ($131,200 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $131,200 against $128,500 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $132,200, so Buffalo pays 1% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for law teacher pay?
13 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a law teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,000 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.