Elementary School Teacher Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median elementary school teacher in the Buffalo area earns $76,490 a year, 20% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 11% below the New York State median ($85,760). Half of the 5,810 elementary school teachers there earn between $59,280 and $102,000.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,080 | $56,760 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $59,280 | $66,100 | $57,710 |
| Median | $76,490 | $85,760 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $102,000 | $126,930 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $106,980 | $136,260 | $104,340 |
| Average | $76,590 | $93,400 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 5,810 | 101,410 | 1,388,390 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- New York, NY: $96,900
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Middle School Teacher: $89,950
- High School Teacher: $79,280
- Preschool Teacher: $37,990
- Teaching Assistant: $35,670
- Substitute Teacher: $42,740
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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.