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Average salary by job family in Buffalo
| Management | $142,750 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $109,460 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $105,140 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $102,610 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,850 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,680 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,660 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,910 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $68,360 |
| Construction and Extraction | $68,010 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,610 |
| Protective Service | $62,550 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,060 |
| Sales and Related | $53,180 |
| Production | $52,400 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,730 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,880 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,850 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,130 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,460 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,200 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,970 |
Highest-paying jobs in Buffalo
- Anesthesiologists$457,280
- Neurologists$448,720
- Cardiologists$385,930
- Surgeons, All Other$375,290
- Chief Executives$350,380
- Radiologists$310,610
- Physicians, Pathologists$301,900
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$294,140
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$282,350
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$271,700
Most common jobs in Buffalo and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,090 | $38,660 | $36,570 |
| Retail Salespersons | 15,160 | $39,370 | $34,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,170 | $35,010 | $34,560 |
| Registered Nurses | 13,830 | $98,560 | $99,060 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,100 | $130,840 | $103,280 |
| Cashiers | 10,590 | $34,950 | $33,850 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,990 | $40,880 | $37,970 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,850 | $48,200 | $45,520 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,290 | $39,360 | $37,380 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 7,990 | $54,310 | $46,580 |
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Cost of living in Buffalo
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $66,480 therefore buys what $69,363 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $288,316, 4.1 times the median household income of $70,572.
$288,316typical home value
$70,572median household income
95.8BEA price parity
1,161,385metro population
Take-home pay in Buffalo
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,680 | $30,988 | $2,582 |
| Median wage | $50,790 | $40,801 | $3,400 |
| Average wage | $66,480 | $52,488 | $4,374 |
| 75th percentile wage | $78,530 | $60,362 | $5,030 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Salaries for every job in Buffalo
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$350K
- Financial Managers$180K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$179K
- Sales Managers$176K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$173K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Natural Sciences Managers$159K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$157K
- Human Resources Managers$157K
- Marketing Managers$156K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$154K
- Purchasing Managers$151K
- Public Relations Managers$151K
- Fundraising Managers$145K
- Managers, All Other$142K
- Training and Development Managers$141K
- Administrative Services Managers$137K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$136K
- General and Operations Managers$131K
- Construction Managers$131K
- Emergency Management Directors$129K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$121K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- Funeral Home Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$117K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$105K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$97K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$90K
- Education Administrators, All Other$86K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Food Service Managers$82K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$72K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Software Developers$129K
- Computer Network Architects$125K
- Information Security Analysts$122K
- Database Architects$119K
- Actuaries$117K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Operations Research Analysts$109K
- Data Scientists$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$108K
- Statisticians$105K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$104K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102K
- Computer Programmers$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97K
- Web Developers$94K
- Database Administrators$90K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$77K
- Computer User Support Specialists$66K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical57 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$457K
- Neurologists$449K
- Cardiologists$386K
- Surgeons, All Other$375K
- Radiologists$311K
- Physicians, Pathologists$302K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$294K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$282K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$272K
- Family Medicine Physicians$261K
- Psychiatrists$244K
- Pediatricians, General$235K
- Nurse Anesthetists$230K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$221K
- Dentists, General$192K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$182K
- Physicians, All Other$165K
- Optometrists$149K
- Nurse Midwives$149K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Veterinarians$131K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Podiatrists$127K
- Chiropractors$108K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$99K
- Registered Nurses$99K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$98K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$95K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$93K
- Physical Therapists$92K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$89K
- Respiratory Therapists$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$85K
- Surgical Technologists$85K
- Occupational Therapists$84K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Audiologists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Therapists, All Other$82K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$74K
- Athletic Trainers$71K
- Recreational Therapists$70K
- Paramedics$65K
- Opticians, Dispensing$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Psychiatric Technicians$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Dietetic Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
Architecture and Engineering27 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$131K
- Chemical Engineers$119K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$117K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$116K
- Aerospace Engineers$115K
- Materials Engineers$113K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$112K
- Engineers, All Other$107K
- Electrical Engineers$106K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Industrial Engineers$106K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Environmental Engineers$101K
- Mechanical Engineers$100K
- Landscape Architects$83K
- Surveyors$80K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Mechanical Drafters$72K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Drafters, All Other$65K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$156K
- Credit Analysts$111K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$104K
- Financial Risk Specialists$101K
- Insurance Underwriters$98K
- Labor Relations Specialists$98K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Budget Analysts$95K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$95K
- Loan Officers$92K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Compliance Officers$86K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$84K
- Logisticians$83K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83K
- Financial Examiners$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67K
- Tax Preparers$65K
- Credit Counselors$60K
Life, Physical, and Social Science21 jobs
- Physicists$181K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$112K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$111K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$109K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$107K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$102K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$102K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$98K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- Chemists$94K
- Microbiologists$89K
- School Psychologists$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$89K
- Forensic Science Technicians$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82K
- Historians$61K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$59K
- Food Science Technicians$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media23 jobs
- Art Directors$103K
- Producers and Directors$101K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$93K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$89K
- Film and Video Editors$88K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$87K
- Technical Writers$87K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$87K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$86K
- Editors$81K
- Broadcast Technicians$78K
- Public Relations Specialists$77K
- Writers and Authors$75K
- Audio and Video Technicians$66K
- Lighting Technicians$66K
- Graphic Designers$65K
- Coaches and Scouts$65K
- Interior Designers$64K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$57K
- Interpreters and Translators$55K
- Photographers$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$47K
- Floral Designers$40K
Educational Instruction and Library50 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$132K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$128K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$90K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$83K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$75K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$74K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$74K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$74K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$69K
- Curators$65K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$60K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$59K
- Library Technicians$56K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$55K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Tutors$50K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
Construction and Extraction31 jobs
- Boilermakers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$88K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$88K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$79K
- Pipelayers$79K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$77K
- Electricians$75K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$74K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Sheet Metal Workers$72K
- Roofers$65K
- Carpenters$65K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$63K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62K
- Glaziers$62K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$61K
- Tile and Stone Setters$61K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$59K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59K
- Construction Laborers$58K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$52K
- Stonemasons$48K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair33 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$114K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$106K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- Millwrights$81K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$65K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$61K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$61K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$50K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$49K
- Home Appliance Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
- Bicycle Repairers$39K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$109K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$94K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$80K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$73K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$71K
- Bailiffs$69K
- Firefighters$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$62K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$58K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$49K
- Animal Control Workers$48K
- Security Guards$43K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$79K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$79K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$64K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Clergy$60K
- Counselors, All Other$59K
- Health Education Specialists$59K
- Religious Workers, All Other$57K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$115K
- Sales Engineers$111K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$110K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$105K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$92K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$82K
- Advertising Sales Agents$81K
- Insurance Sales Agents$78K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Travel Agents$55K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Telemarketers$38K
- Cashiers$35K
Production65 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$96K
- Gas Plant Operators$86K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$80K
- Tool and Die Makers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$72K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$71K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$68K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$66K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Machinists$61K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$56K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$52K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$52K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$52K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$47K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$45K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$42K
- Furniture Finishers$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Bakers$39K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$39K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Office and Administrative Support49 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Brokerage Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$60K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$54K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Word Processors and Typists$47K
- Correspondence Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- File Clerks$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Telephone Operators$44K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
Transportation and Material Moving27 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$162K
- Crane and Tower Operators$110K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$91K
- Transportation Inspectors$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$53K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$49K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$48K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$47K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Parking Attendants$35K
- Passenger Attendants$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$76K
- Waiters and Waitresses$54K
- Bartenders$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43K
- Cooks, All Other$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Dishwashers$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$63K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Concierges$44K
- Animal Trainers$44K
- Tour and Travel Guides$44K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$42K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Funeral Attendants$40K
- Barbers$39K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$36K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$57K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Psychiatric Aides$49K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39K
- Orderlies$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$36K
Jobs paid by the hour in Buffalo
For 1 job in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $60.31 | $55.43 | 250 |
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Salary in Buffalo: questions
What is a good salary in Buffalo?
Half of all workers in the Buffalo metro earn less than $50,790 and the average is $66,480. Earning more than $78,530 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Buffalo to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,870, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Buffalo?
Anesthesiologists ($457,280), Neurologists ($448,720), Cardiologists ($385,930).
What is the average salary in Cheektowaga?
Cheektowaga is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, where the average salary is $66,480 a year and the median $50,790. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Cheektowaga, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380), all occupations and 586 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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