How much does a maintenance worker make in Buffalo?
$65,230a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $31.36 an hour or $5,436 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.36
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 198
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,130Median: $65,230Highest 10%: $90,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| 25th | $55,420 | $26.64 | |
| Median | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 75th | $81,540 | $39.20 | |
| 90th | $90,460 | $43.49 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.
| Syracuse, NY | $79,720 |
| Albany, NY | $72,400 |
| New York, NY | $68,990 |
| Utica, NY | $65,530 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $31.36 ($65,230 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $65,230 against $60,850 nationally, 7% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $67,610, so Buffalo pays 4% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for maintenance worker pay?
43 of 198 metro areas with data.
How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,460 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.