How much does a psychology teacher make in Buffalo?
$93,160a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $44.79 an hour or $7,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.79
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,990Median: $93,160Highest 10%: $167,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,990 | $25.48 | |
| 25th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| Median | $93,160 | $44.79 | |
| 75th | $126,400 | $60.77 | |
| 90th | $167,500 | $80.55 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| New York, NY | $102,700 |
| Albany, NY | $100,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $93,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,120 |
| Utica, NY | $80,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $79,210 |
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 |
| Middle School Teacher | $89,950 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $86,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $44.79 ($93,160 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $93,160 against $80,340 nationally, 16% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,700, so Buffalo pays 8% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for psychology teacher pay?
29 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,500 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.