Sales Managers Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $159,870 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $76.86
10th percentile $82,550
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,280
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,550
    25th
    $105,390
    50th (median)
    $159,870
    75th
    $214,530

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 227% Median Sales Managers salary is 127% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Glens Falls, NY $165,410
    Rochester, NY $164,990
    Binghamton, NY $164,230
    Syracuse, NY $158,690

    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
    Marketing Managers $138,470
    Social and Community Service Managers $74,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Buffalo, NY is $76.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $140.01 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Buffalo, NY is 15.8% above the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,550 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,390.