Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $37,360 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $49,560
Employed locally 10,030
National median $37,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,250
    50th (median)
    $37,360
    75th
    $43,410
    90th
    $49,560

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Stockers and Order Fillers salary vs area income 53% Median Stockers and Order Fillers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stockers and Order Fillers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $45,990
    Cheyenne, WY $45,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,910
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $44,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Bend, OR $44,500

    Nearby metros — Stockers and Order Fillers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,910
    Glens Falls, NY $41,210
    Albany, OR $40,110
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $40,070
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $39,630
    Utica-Rome, NY $38,620

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stockers and Order Fillers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Buffalo, NY is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.66 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Stockers and Order Fillers salaries?

    The median Stockers and Order Fillers salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.7% above the national median of $37,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stockers and Order Fillers in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Stockers and Order Fillers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,250.