Preschool Teacher Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median preschool teacher in the Buffalo area earns $37,990 a year, about the same as the U.S. median ($38,140) and 18% below the New York State median ($46,520). Half of the 1,460 preschool teachers there earn between $36,500 and $46,650.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,450 | $36,050 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $36,500 | $38,610 | $34,530 |
| Median | $37,990 | $46,520 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $46,650 | $59,680 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $61,590 | $75,660 | $61,390 |
| Average | $45,080 | $51,930 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 1,460 | 23,870 | 478,780 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $50,230
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,490
- High School Teacher: $79,280
- Middle School Teacher: $89,950
- 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.