How much does a social worker make in Buffalo?
$80,850a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $38.87 an hour or $6,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.87
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,840Median: $80,850Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,840 | $26.37 | |
| 25th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| Median | $80,850 | $38.87 | |
| 75th | $92,770 | $44.60 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $49.01 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Syracuse, NY | $91,370 |
| New York, NY | $85,080 |
| Albany, NY | $83,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,890 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $81,710 |
| Ithaca, NY | $79,940 |
| Utica, NY | $79,420 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,030 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,230 |
| Child | $66,620 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,940 |
| Educational | $62,000 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $60,840 |
| Substance Abuse | $55,750 |
| Clergy | $55,070 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,900 |
| Health Education Specialist | $49,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $38.87 ($80,850 a year).
Do social workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $80,850 against $71,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,010, so Buffalo pays 4% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for social worker pay?
81 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,900 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.