How much does a therapist make in Buffalo?
$73,600a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $35.38 an hour or $6,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.38
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,660Median: $73,600Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 25th | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| Median | $73,600 | $35.38 | |
| 75th | $94,250 | $45.31 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.85 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $101,900 |
| New York, NY | $96,820 |
| Rochester, NY | $68,620 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $35.38 ($73,600 a year).
Do therapists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $73,600 against $77,930 nationally, 6% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,980, so Buffalo pays 6% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for therapist pay?
36 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,700 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.