Middle School Teacher Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median middle school teacher in the Buffalo area earns $89,950 a year, 40% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 5% below the New York State median ($94,840). Half of the 2,870 middle school teachers there earn between $60,270 and $103,210.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,880 | $60,040 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $60,270 | $75,990 | $58,530 |
| Median | $89,950 | $94,840 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $103,210 | $124,280 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $107,250 | $137,370 | $102,540 |
| Average | $83,920 | $95,960 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 2,870 | 38,670 | 620,090 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $96,500
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,490
- 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.