Social Worker Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median social worker in the Buffalo area earns $66,620 a year ($32.03 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($59,550) and 2% above the New York State median ($65,100). Half of the 1,570 social workers there earn between $52,920 and $79,580.
Median $66,620
10th: $47,36090th: $85,630
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,360 | $48,400 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $52,920 | $56,230 | $48,270 |
| Median | $66,620 | $65,100 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $79,580 | $79,510 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $85,630 | $100,100 | $95,530 |
| Average | $67,270 | $72,150 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 1,570 | 30,170 | 392,550 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- New York, NY: $66,540
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
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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.