Childcare Worker Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median childcare worker in the Buffalo area earns $35,410 a year ($17.02 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 6% below the New York State median ($37,590). Half of the 2,100 childcare workers there earn between $32,320 and $37,290.
Median $35,410
10th: $32,24090th: $44,010
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $33,630 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $32,320 | $35,420 | $29,360 |
| Median | $35,410 | $37,590 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $37,290 | $43,730 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $44,010 | $46,970 | $46,010 |
| Average | $36,570 | $39,690 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,100 | 44,020 | 518,910 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- New York, NY: $37,870
- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.