The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is $35,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,720.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $70,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.19 per hour. An estimated 1,460 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY.
| Median (annual) | $35,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.19 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $70,810 |
| Employment | 1,460 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.