How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Buffalo?
$63,900a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $30.72 an hour or $5,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.72
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 162 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,600Median: $63,900Highest 10%: $152,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| 25th | $51,720 | $24.87 | |
| Median | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 75th | $108,900 | $52.36 | |
| 90th | $152,800 | $73.47 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Binghamton, NY | $97,130 |
| New York, NY | $92,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,620 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,140 |
| Albany, NY | $71,390 |
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 nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $30.72 ($63,900 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $63,900 against $80,250 nationally, 20% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $82,950, so Buffalo pays 23% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
162 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,800 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.