How much does a physics teacher make in Buffalo?
$114,600a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $55.09 an hour or $9,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.09
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,190Median: $114,600Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| 25th | $76,200 | $36.63 | |
| Median | $114,600 | $55.09 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.99 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| New York, NY | $104,700 |
| Albany, NY | $103,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $98,690 |
| Syracuse, NY | $95,980 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $128,900 |
| Social Work Teacher | $125,800 |
| 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 physics teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $55.09 ($114,600 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $114,600 against $100,300 nationally, 14% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $103,100, so Buffalo pays 11% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for physics teacher pay?
13 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,500 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.