Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $63,830 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,920
90th percentile $106,350
Employed locally 90
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,920
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $63,830
    75th
    $99,020
    90th
    $106,350

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 90% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $104,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $104,080
    Columbus, OH $103,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,570
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,300
    Utica-Rome, NY $79,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,130
    Syracuse, NY $78,020
    Rochester, NY $76,500

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Buffalo, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.3% above the national median of $63,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $41,920 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.