How much does a preschool teacher make in Buffalo?
$37,990a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $18.26 an hour or $3,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.26
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $37,990Highest 10%: $61,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| Median | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 75th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| 90th | $61,590 | $29.61 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| New York, NY | $50,230 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $45,980 |
| Kingston, NY | $45,080 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $44,460 |
| Albany, NY | $43,790 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,080 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,030 |
| Utica, NY | $39,950 |
| Rochester, NY | $38,890 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,800 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,890 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $18.26 ($37,990 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $37,990 against $38,140 nationally, 0% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $46,520, so Buffalo pays 18% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for preschool teacher pay?
135 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,590 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.