How much does a teacher and instructor make in Buffalo?
$76,940a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $36.99 an hour or $6,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.99
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $76,940Highest 10%: $163,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $56,990 | $27.40 | |
| Median | $76,940 | $36.99 | |
| 75th | $85,420 | $41.07 | |
| 90th | $163,200 | $78.47 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $124,500 |
| New York, NY | $77,260 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,170 |
| Utica, NY | $75,170 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $36.99 ($76,940 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $76,940 against $66,140 nationally, 16% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,300, so Buffalo pays 2% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for teacher and instructor pay?
58 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,200 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.