Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $127,190 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $200,510
Employed locally 140
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $63,460
    50th (median)
    $127,190
    75th
    $153,470
    90th
    $200,510

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 180% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 80% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $174,710
    Knoxville, TN $171,280
    Tennessee $171,280
    Iowa $170,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,680
    Michigan $167,560

    Nearby metros — Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $129,440
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $125,740
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $80,950

    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 Law Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary 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 Law Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.4% above the national median of $126,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,460.