How much does a social work teacher make in Buffalo?
$125,800a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $60.47 an hour or $10,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.47
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 49
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,880Median: $125,800Highest 10%: $205,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,880 | $27.35 | |
| 25th | $79,680 | $38.31 | |
| Median | $125,800 | $60.47 | |
| 75th | $161,900 | $77.82 | |
| 90th | $205,200 | $98.67 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for social work teachers.
| New York, NY | $98,700 |
| Albany, NY | $82,890 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $128,900 |
| 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 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $86,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $60.47 ($125,800 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $125,800 against $77,570 nationally, 62% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,700, so Buffalo pays 27% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for social work teacher pay?
1 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a social work teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,200 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.