SOC 25-9044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — Buffalo
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · 4 metro areas compared
At $61,540 a year, the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Buffalo, NY sits 43.4% above the national figure of $42,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,540 a year, the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Buffalo, NY sits 43.4% above the national figure of $42,910. Half of workers earn between $49,660 and $63,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,670 and the ninetieth at $79,080.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Syracuse leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 297th of 586 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,670 | +4.1% |
| 25th | $49,660 | +15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $61,540 | +43.4% |
| 75th | $63,210 | +47.3% |
| 90th | $79,080 | +84.3% |
| Mean | $60,320 | +40.6% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $65,670 | — | |
| 2 | Binghamton | $46,950 | 160 | |
| 3 | Albany | $45,860 | 750 | |
| 4 | New York | $45,100 | 12,430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Buffalo run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $61,540 buys what $57,034 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,034US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,540 a year, 43.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,670 to $79,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Syracuse, at $65,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Buffalo, NY?
The median annual wage is $61,540, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,910, so pay in Buffalo, NY is 43.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Buffalo, NY earns more than $79,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,670 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Syracuse, at $65,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Buffalo, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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