How much does a substitute teacher make in Buffalo?
$42,740a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $20.55 an hour or $3,562 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.55
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,280Median: $42,740Highest 10%: $49,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $42,740 | $20.55 | |
| 75th | $45,290 | $21.77 | |
| 90th | $49,170 | $23.64 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| New York, NY | $45,220 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $43,070 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,470 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,280 |
| Albany, NY | $39,870 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,860 |
| Utica, NY | $39,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $38,060 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,820 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,810 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,810 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $20.55 ($42,740 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $42,740 against $41,670 nationally, 3% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,490, so Buffalo pays 2% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for substitute teacher pay?
93 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,170 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.