Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $70,920 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,000
90th percentile $105,010
Employed locally 880
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,000
    25th
    $55,180
    50th (median)
    $70,920
    75th
    $95,050
    90th
    $105,010

    Buffalo economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,410
    Kingston, NY $98,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $85,570
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,210
    Utica-Rome, NY $75,720

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.9% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,000 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,180.