How much does a teaching assistant make in Buffalo?
$35,670a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $17.15 an hour or $2,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.15
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 7,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,670Highest 10%: $46,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| Median | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| 75th | $39,920 | $19.19 | |
| 90th | $46,630 | $22.42 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| New York, NY | $38,890 |
| Albany, NY | $38,110 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,760 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $37,180 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,250 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $36,250 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,240 |
| Utica, NY | $36,020 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,190 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,190 |
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 teaching assistant make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $17.15 ($35,670 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $35,670 against $36,780 nationally, 3% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,240, so Buffalo pays 7% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for teaching assistant pay?
164 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,630 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.