How much does a special education teacher make in Buffalo?
$72,530a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $34.87 an hour or $6,044 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.87
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,700Median: $72,530Highest 10%: $102,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,700 | $24.86 | |
| 25th | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| Median | $72,530 | $34.87 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.61 | |
| 90th | $102,200 | $49.15 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,980 |
| New York, NY | $94,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $94,290 |
| Albany, NY | $81,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,920 |
| Utica, NY | $75,780 |
| Binghamton, NY | $68,910 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $64,480 |
| Watertown, NY | $63,880 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,040 |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $34.87 ($72,530 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $72,530 against $66,810 nationally, 9% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $93,820, so Buffalo pays 23% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for special education teacher pay?
85 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,200 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.