Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $75,200 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.15
10th percentile $52,560
90th percentile $121,350
Employed locally 80
National median $67,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,560
    25th
    $68,650
    50th (median)
    $75,200
    75th
    $90,060
    90th
    $121,350

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary vs area income 107% Median Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,750
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $116,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $108,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $107,010

    Nearby metros — Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,750
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,660

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $111,570
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,550
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $169,710
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,470
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,540
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $114,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Buffalo, NY is $36.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.34 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salaries?

    The median Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in Buffalo, NY is 11.1% above the national median of $67,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (10th percentile) earn around $52,560 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,650.