Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Buffalo, NY

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

Median annual salary $80,810 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,090
90th percentile $163,680
Employed locally 110
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,090
    25th
    $68,870
    50th (median)
    $80,810
    75th
    $127,640
    90th
    $163,680

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 115% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,580
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,990
    Utica-Rome, NY $70,770
    Syracuse, NY $65,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $65,260

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Buffalo, NY is 24.9% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $51,090 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,870.