Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $70,220 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,940
90th percentile $100,360
Employed locally 1,320
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,940
    25th
    $57,590
    50th (median)
    $70,220
    75th
    $90,000
    90th
    $100,360

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $82,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Kingston, NY $82,050
    Syracuse, NY $69,580
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,440

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Buffalo, NY is 11.5% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,940 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,590.