High School Teacher Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median high school teacher in the Buffalo area earns $79,280 a year, 10% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and 18% below the New York State median ($97,070). Half of the 3,160 high school teachers there earn between $61,230 and $102,630.
Median $79,280
10th: $48,55090th: $109,280
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,550 | $60,070 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $61,230 | $76,050 | $59,980 |
| Median | $79,280 | $97,070 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $102,630 | $131,980 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $109,280 | $136,450 | $107,600 |
| Average | $82,020 | $97,220 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 3,160 | 70,660 | 1,065,210 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $100,800
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- Riverside, CA: $100,130
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,490
- Middle School Teacher: $89,950
- 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.