How much does a life make in Buffalo?
$60,150a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $28.92 an hour or $5,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.92
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,200Median: $60,150Highest 10%: $76,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| 25th | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| Median | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 75th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 90th | $76,670 | $36.86 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| New York, NY | $64,730 |
| Albany, NY | $60,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,770 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,640 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Medical Scientist | $101,400 |
| Biological Scientist | $100,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $100,200 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $99,530 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,370 |
| Chemist | $84,510 |
| School Psychologist | $83,300 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $82,270 |
| Geoscientist | $81,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $28.92 ($60,150 a year).
Do lifes make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $60,150 against $62,280 nationally, 3% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,810, so Buffalo pays 6% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for life pay?
83 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,670 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.