Stocker Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median stocker in the Buffalo area earns $37,970 a year ($18.25 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($37,330) and 3% below the New York State median ($39,030). Half of the 9,990 stockers there earn between $34,890 and $45,320.
Median $37,970
10th: $32,24090th: $55,460
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $34,130 | $30,110 |
| 25th percentile | $34,890 | $35,760 | $34,450 |
| Median | $37,970 | $39,030 | $37,330 |
| 75th percentile | $45,320 | $46,080 | $44,650 |
| 90th percentile | $55,460 | $56,850 | $49,260 |
| Average | $40,880 | $42,430 | $39,540 |
| Jobs | 9,990 | 146,140 | 2,833,810 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for stocker pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($46,830).
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- New York, NY: $38,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,830
- San Francisco, CA: $45,130
- San Jose, CA: $44,970
- Denver, CO: $44,480
- Portland, OR: $44,440
- Riverside, CA: $43,200
- Sacramento, CA: $43,200
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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.