Parts Salespersons Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $43,210 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $31,560
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 710
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,560
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $43,210
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $62,860

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 61% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,350
    Kingston, NY $46,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,650
    Rochester, NY $45,410

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,250
    Cashiers $31,660
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,360
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $69,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,710
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $82,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Buffalo, NY is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Buffalo, NY is 15.4% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,560 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.