Legislators Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $54,790 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,580
90th percentile $137,870
Employed locally 60
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,580
    25th
    $41,580
    50th (median)
    $54,790
    75th
    $94,750
    90th
    $137,870

    Buffalo economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $97,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,240
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,960
    Kingston, NY $33,080

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,290
    Financial Managers $162,660
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,900
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,330
    Sales Managers $159,870
    Marketing Managers $138,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators 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 Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Buffalo, NY is 22.3% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $41,580 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,580.