The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is $76,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,270.
Pay spans roughly $46,430 at the 10th percentile to $104,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 6,350 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY.
| Median (annual) | $76,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,270 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $46,430 |
| 90th percentile | $104,890 |
| Employment | 6,350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.