How much does a teaching assistant make in Buffalo?
$61,540a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,670Median: $61,540Highest 10%: $79,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $61,540 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $63,210 | $30.39 | |
| 90th | $79,080 | $38.02 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Syracuse, NY | $65,670 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,950 |
| Albany, NY | $45,860 |
| New York, NY | $45,100 |
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 $29.59 ($61,540 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $61,540 against $42,910 nationally, 43% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,610, so Buffalo pays 41% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for teaching assistant pay?
8 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,080 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.