Counselors, All Other Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $54,750 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.32
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $95,250
Employed locally 50
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $43,810
    50th (median)
    $54,750
    75th
    $91,770
    90th
    $95,250

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 78% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,260
    Syracuse, NY $59,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,050

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,690
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Buffalo, NY is $26.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.17 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Buffalo, NY is 9.9% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,810.