Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Careers in Buffalo, NY: pay and employment for 451 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 15380), which includes Buffalo, Cheektowaga and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Buffalo city limits.
Quick answer
In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan area (CBSA 15380), BLS OEWS counted 534,550 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $50,790 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($172,650), Financial Manager ($164,230), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($164,120). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (18,090), Sales Associate (15,160), Fast Food and Counter Workers (14,170).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan area at 95.8 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 4% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Buffalo, NY.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- IT Manager$172,650 median · 1,590 employed
- Financial Manager$164,230 median · 2,680 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$164,120 median · 630 employed
- Sales Manager$163,090 median · 1,200 employed
- HR Manager$150,180 median · 590 employed
- Marketing Manager$144,390 median · 1,280 employed
- Pharmacist$137,900 median · 1,400 employed
- Managers, All Other$135,910 median · 900 employed
- Hospital Administrator$132,720 median · 1,380 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$132,220 median · 1,190 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides18,090 employed · $36,570 median
- Sales Associate15,160 employed · $34,910 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers14,170 employed · $34,560 median
- Registered Nurse13,830 employed · $99,060 median
- Operations Manager11,100 employed · $103,280 median
- Cashier10,590 employed · $33,850 median
- Stocker9,990 employed · $37,970 median
- Customer Service Representative9,850 employed · $45,520 median
- Janitor9,290 employed · $37,380 median
- Server7,990 employed · $46,580 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,330 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$102,520 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$95,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,190 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$80,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,230 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$78,810 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrician$77,930 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Surgical Tech$77,440 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,060 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Buffalo, NY
Dental Hygienist$82,470 medianLPN$63,370 medianCRNA$247,970 medianMedical Assistant$44,650 medianParalegal$58,270 medianRadiology Tech$83,090 medianElectrician$77,930 medianSurgical Tech$77,440 medianPhysical Therapist$95,800 medianLawyer$130,800 medianNurse Practitioner$132,220 medianPhlebotomist$46,350 medianPhysician Assistant$126,360 medianCNA$39,790 medianRespiratory Therapist$86,720 medianAccountant$82,120 medianVet Tech$50,100 medianMRI Tech$90,140 medianProject Manager$101,180 medianRegistered Nurse$99,060 median
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All 451 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $36,570U.S. $35,800 | $38,660 | 18,090 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,910U.S. $35,410 | $39,370 | 15,160 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,560U.S. $31,200 | $35,010 | 14,170 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $99,060U.S. $97,550 | $98,560 | 13,830 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $103,280U.S. $105,770 | $130,840 | 11,100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $33,850U.S. $32,880 | $34,950 | 10,590 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $37,970U.S. $37,330 | $40,880 | 9,990 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45,520U.S. $44,770 | $48,200 | 9,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $37,380U.S. $36,840 | $39,360 | 9,290 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $46,580U.S. $35,230 | $54,310 | 7,990 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $43,130U.S. $40,240 | $43,350 | 7,900 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,670U.S. $36,780 | $37,970 | 7,560 | n/a | n/a |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $46,780U.S. $47,540 | $47,970 | 6,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $46,040U.S. $45,010 | $46,410 | 6,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,620U.S. $49,590 | $54,210 | 5,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $51,610U.S. $50,670 | $53,920 | 5,890 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $76,490U.S. $63,970 | $76,590 | 5,810 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $39,790U.S. $42,260 | $41,710 | 5,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $82,120U.S. $83,680 | $91,190 | 4,870 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $44,720U.S. $44,080 | $46,510 | 4,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $59,440U.S. $58,640 | $61,990 | 4,710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $70,000U.S. $69,500 | $73,860 | 4,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,640U.S. $44,860 | $45,280 | 4,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45,390U.S. $44,650 | $46,880 | 4,230 | n/a | n/a |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $38,060U.S. $37,390 | $40,620 | 3,990 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $127,850U.S. $135,980 | $128,580 | 3,960 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $38,960U.S. $38,010 | $41,130 | 3,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $38,420U.S. $38,020 | $43,490 | 3,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $75,030U.S. $72,080 | $82,570 | 3,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,740U.S. $41,670 | $43,230 | 3,380 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $73,070U.S. $69,990 | $82,190 | 3,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,700U.S. $35,320 | $35,720 | 3,290 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $52,560U.S. $48,520 | $57,280 | 3,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $63,370U.S. $64,400 | $63,700 | 3,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $79,280U.S. $72,040 | $82,020 | 3,160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45,960U.S. $45,930 | $46,340 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $101,180U.S. $102,320 | $105,620 | 3,050 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $51,500U.S. $47,920 | $53,060 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $130,800U.S. $159,670 | $143,440 | 2,930 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $46,920U.S. $34,340 | $53,970 | 2,890 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $89,950U.S. $64,370 | $83,920 | 2,870 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,770U.S. $39,150 | $44,340 | 2,870 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $74,870U.S. $76,590 | $76,130 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,620U.S. $47,120 | $57,970 | 2,790 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,800U.S. $35,510 | $38,220 | 2,760 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $74,510U.S. $75,940 | $79,180 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $84,710U.S. $101,860 | $95,650 | 2,690 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $164,230U.S. $166,570 | $180,470 | 2,680 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $48,550U.S. $50,620 | $52,900 | 2,590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $40,260U.S. $47,030 | $43,990 | 2,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $75,990U.S. $78,760 | $83,010 | 2,520 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,140U.S. $33,980 | $38,010 | 2,490 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $63,500U.S. $60,580 | $64,630 | 2,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,660U.S. $61,860 | $65,770 | 2,430 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $77,930U.S. $63,190 | $75,440 | 2,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45,210U.S. $45,260 | $46,570 | 2,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $44,650U.S. $45,690 | $44,580 | 2,310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $44,340U.S. $45,930 | $45,530 | 2,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $48,620U.S. $48,570 | $52,790 | 2,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $77,060U.S. $74,450 | $78,570 | 2,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $82,450U.S. $80,730 | $85,870 | 2,180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $80,950U.S. $76,210 | $80,260 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $55,290U.S. $59,650 | $57,750 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,410U.S. $34,980 | $36,570 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $58,270U.S. $62,890 | $59,940 | 2,060 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $78,810U.S. $78,000 | $81,360 | 2,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,950U.S. $48,500 | $50,110 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $61,160U.S. $62,890 | $63,970 | 2,000 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45,400U.S. $45,850 | $49,090 | 1,930 | n/a | n/a |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,900U.S. $43,220 | $43,930 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $33,640U.S. $36,560 | $36,420 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $108,510U.S. $265,930 | $165,120 | 1,850 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $80,230U.S. $79,860 | $85,440 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $71,970U.S. $83,050 | $77,210 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $40,130U.S. $45,750 | $42,650 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $82,190U.S. $79,920 | $88,290 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $65,000U.S. $69,280 | $71,200 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,080U.S. $34,810 | $35,470 | 1,680 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $75,520U.S. $77,710 | $80,010 | 1,650 | n/a | n/a |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $172,650U.S. $175,140 | $178,740 | 1,590 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $76,170U.S. $58,940 | $73,160 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $101,260U.S. $102,440 | $105,810 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $66,620U.S. $59,550 | $67,270 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $70,130U.S. $64,520 | $70,700 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $62,000U.S. $64,330 | $67,710 | 1,530 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $55,750U.S. $59,350 | $62,040 | 1,480 | n/a | n/a |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $74,310U.S. $78,660 | $92,370 | 1,480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,540U.S. $35,830 | $36,820 | 1,480 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $37,990U.S. $38,140 | $45,080 | 1,460 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,650U.S. $58,750 | $60,860 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $72,230U.S. $63,800 | $73,700 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $95,800U.S. $102,760 | $92,460 | 1,410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,730U.S. $35,880 | $36,860 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $137,900U.S. $140,910 | $136,570 | 1,400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $132,720U.S. $123,860 | $157,220 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,190U.S. $35,360 | $35,690 | 1,380 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $63,380U.S. $60,550 | $63,680 | 1,370 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $62,180U.S. $61,010 | $65,320 | 1,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $43,880U.S. $41,300 | $48,820 | 1,350 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $57,790U.S. $62,280 | $78,050 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,630U.S. $46,420 | $53,050 | 1,310 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $33,860U.S. $31,200 | $38,000 | 1,300 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,040U.S. $49,280 | $47,360 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $71,570U.S. $65,120 | $73,800 | 1,290 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,460U.S. $35,100 | $35,380 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $144,390U.S. $166,790 | $155,640 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,390U.S. $37,290 | $37,910 | 1,280 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45,930U.S. $46,800 | $51,390 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,100U.S. $66,120 | $70,370 | 1,260 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $51,210U.S. $50,260 | $55,530 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,610U.S. $48,070 | $48,380 | 1,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $33,730U.S. $32,150 | $35,910 | 1,220 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $163,090U.S. $148,270 | $176,420 | 1,200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $132,220U.S. $132,300 | $135,110 | 1,190 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $86,780U.S. $107,310 | $112,780 | 1,180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $101,660U.S. $105,850 | $107,990 | 1,170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $75,430U.S. $80,390 | $84,450 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,860U.S. $37,450 | $43,220 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $96,490U.S. $102,740 | $104,450 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $126,360U.S. $135,880 | $127,510 | 1,040 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $83,090U.S. $80,110 | $82,040 | 1,040 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $61,170U.S. $54,210 | $59,820 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $63,270U.S. $61,770 | $65,170 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $45,790U.S. $52,260 | $50,000 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $124,990U.S. $105,870 | $120,540 | 970 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $93,830U.S. $99,130 | $96,610 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $81,560U.S. $100,330 | $83,790 | 970 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $55,420U.S. $53,750 | $56,810 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $73,650U.S. $59,850 | $77,990 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,680U.S. $36,280 | $37,350 | 940 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $97,060U.S. $100,840 | $105,980 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $39,300U.S. $38,770 | $43,140 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $54,340U.S. $58,040 | $57,010 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $135,910U.S. $141,900 | $141,940 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $76,170U.S. $76,690 | $92,350 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $64,940U.S. $67,880 | $65,700 | 900 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $37,610U.S. $37,160 | $39,040 | 900 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,000U.S. $47,320 | $64,680 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $122,680U.S. $126,060 | $128,360 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $82,890U.S. $97,870 | $85,450 | 850 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $95,150U.S. $93,790 | $101,260 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $102,520U.S. $87,520 | $115,300 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $102,250U.S. $120,230 | $108,330 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,230U.S. $51,140 | $60,540 | 830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,920U.S. $47,160 | $52,560 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $43,980U.S. $43,030 | $42,510 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $69,380U.S. $74,750 | $76,770 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $74,470U.S. $59,280 | $68,280 | 820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,950U.S. $35,790 | $49,700 | 820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,400U.S. $50,690 | $53,320 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,840U.S. $35,360 | $37,430 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,790U.S. $46,330 | $53,770 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $97,200U.S. $104,110 | $100,200 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $82,470U.S. $98,100 | $83,770 | 760 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $53,340U.S. $49,400 | $58,670 | 750 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,320U.S. $42,290 | $38,080 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $73,570U.S. $74,260 | $76,750 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $104,700U.S. $116,580 | $109,080 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $49,870U.S. $50,290 | $55,350 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $78,050U.S. $62,930 | $76,120 | 710 | n/a | n/a |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $44,130U.S. $38,630 | $45,970 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,240U.S. $35,760 | $34,820 | 700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $36,130U.S. $35,070 | $38,890 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $103,650U.S. $105,070 | $156,290 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,530U.S. $66,810 | $76,810 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $73,720U.S. $77,440 | $74,370 | 670 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $75,300U.S. $78,740 | $80,400 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $57,260U.S. $48,700 | $59,570 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $77,100U.S. $94,160 | $81,450 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $74,290U.S. $62,470 | $75,600 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,810U.S. $45,780 | $48,340 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $34,980U.S. $34,890 | $36,350 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $164,120U.S. $171,270 | $166,900 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $70,230U.S. $60,280 | $71,560 | 630 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $55,650U.S. $58,260 | $56,800 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $36,740U.S. $39,200 | $38,160 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $131,320U.S. $134,050 | $124,770 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $122,860U.S. $114,130 | $137,180 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $55,070U.S. $60,810 | $60,320 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,690U.S. $30,890 | $35,330 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $150,180U.S. $149,280 | $156,920 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $77,040U.S. $74,690 | $78,720 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $63,080U.S. $60,020 | $62,100 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $62,590U.S. $55,440 | $64,790 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,700U.S. $66,270 | $77,490 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $77,440U.S. $64,650 | $85,200 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $55,060U.S. $49,100 | $54,600 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $98,180U.S. $120,630 | $106,340 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $49,000U.S. $50,610 | $49,640 | 550 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $43,340U.S. $44,350 | $45,790 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,000U.S. $62,960 | $64,820 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,290U.S. $55,570 | $54,860 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $105,360U.S. $106,660 | $118,280 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $79,020U.S. $76,220 | $77,090 | 530 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,580U.S. $44,470 | $43,780 | 520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,850U.S. $65,510 | $65,110 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $86,720U.S. $82,280 | $88,460 | 510 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $103,330U.S. $106,040 | $109,290 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,010U.S. $33,580 | $35,620 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,480U.S. $48,590 | $51,410 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,180U.S. $54,890 | $51,560 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $95,740U.S. $95,420 | $97,860 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $79,060U.S. $82,320 | $83,410 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $67,090U.S. $68,270 | $74,460 | 500 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $42,560U.S. $39,390 | $46,600 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $48,880U.S. $50,340 | $50,660 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,410U.S. $50,020 | $51,960 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $49,230 | $53,420 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,210U.S. $78,210 | $77,360 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,580U.S. $45,570 | $44,250 | 480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,160U.S. $45,920 | $49,040 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,660U.S. $45,760 | $46,890 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,780U.S. $69,990 | $96,720 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,980U.S. $117,330 | $101,010 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,640U.S. $57,020 | $62,230 | 470 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,640U.S. $83,510 | $111,010 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,990U.S. $104,000 | $104,440 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,840U.S. $56,730 | $63,800 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,560U.S. $75,350 | $97,450 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,480U.S. $72,550 | $76,260 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,480U.S. $78,620 | $95,650 | 450 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,230U.S. $43,350 | $50,230 | 450 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,350U.S. $104,920 | $104,760 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,620U.S. $48,990 | $51,950 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,580U.S. $61,800 | $72,210 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,260U.S. $100,390 | $98,170 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,280U.S. $122,930 | $106,860 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,370U.S. $90,150 | $94,320 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,270U.S. $32,910 | $34,080 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,990U.S. $213,990 | $350,380 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,590U.S. $61,160 | $66,590 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,460U.S. $62,680 | $77,020 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,050U.S. $38,150 | $39,660 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,350U.S. $45,230 | $44,790 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,720U.S. $39,070 | $42,860 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,440U.S. $69,390 | $81,740 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,050U.S. $47,700 | $47,080 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,090U.S. $41,340 | $42,540 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,010U.S. $35,150 | $35,390 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,290U.S. $129,180 | $122,090 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,300U.S. $95,990 | $88,900 | 400 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,700U.S. $63,820 | $68,740 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,100U.S. $47,380 | $53,800 | 400 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,540U.S. $35,670 | $39,130 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,550U.S. $114,990 | $130,690 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,730U.S. $74,340 | $87,490 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,430U.S. $99,080 | $121,170 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,900U.S. $80,250 | $90,800 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,690U.S. $36,910 | $37,500 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,380U.S. $53,040 | $59,210 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,290U.S. $46,550 | $48,980 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,330U.S. $107,230 | $117,170 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,320U.S. $104,590 | $136,400 | 370 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,150U.S. $62,280 | $56,400 | 370 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,880U.S. $47,180 | $52,970 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,120U.S. $48,250 | $48,300 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,210U.S. $74,510 | $74,070 | 360 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,030U.S. $66,270 | $78,660 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,680U.S. $78,760 | $91,410 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,990U.S. $76,400 | $77,290 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $186,600U.S. $256,560 | $220,800 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,310U.S. $96,590 | $93,250 | 360 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,600U.S. $38,100 | $39,920 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,060U.S. $74,330 | $82,300 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,990U.S. $51,610 | $60,060 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,000U.S. $78,190 | $71,660 | 350 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,390U.S. $103,410 | $109,360 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,450U.S. $90,360 | $100,950 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $48,430 | $52,030 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,700U.S. $49,450 | $62,510 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,880U.S. $104,300 | $102,310 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,660U.S. $79,940 | $89,190 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,630U.S. $68,380 | $57,000 | 340 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,130U.S. $99,280 | $105,120 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,440U.S. $100,580 | $110,670 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,540U.S. $42,910 | $60,320 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,690U.S. $58,470 | $57,640 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $49,230 | $53,530 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,040U.S. $54,920 | $65,310 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,070U.S. $66,150 | $69,370 | 320 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,510U.S. $91,240 | $94,240 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,930U.S. $46,850 | $47,420 | 320 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,600U.S. $40,110 | $43,670 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,340U.S. $49,690 | $50,560 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,170U.S. $81,100 | $83,300 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,610U.S. $49,610 | $51,860 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,260U.S. $93,530 | $96,260 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,770U.S. $45,330 | $42,070 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,500U.S. $49,500 | $52,510 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,220U.S. $39,280 | $40,790 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,950U.S. $47,810 | $51,880 | 300 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,070U.S. $40,140 | $47,260 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,260U.S. $78,620 | $71,310 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,020U.S. $58,430 | $63,890 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,800U.S. $62,120 | $74,100 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,840U.S. $65,700 | $81,240 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,030U.S. $60,390 | $60,490 | 280 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,900U.S. $51,850 | $54,620 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,620U.S. $47,260 | $64,330 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,930U.S. $48,560 | $50,550 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,920U.S. $109,270 | $132,220 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $178,260U.S. $170,950 | $192,210 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,350U.S. $95,320 | $105,990 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,210U.S. $37,180 | $38,600 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,280U.S. $148,080 | $151,450 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,740U.S. $107,110 | $100,530 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,820U.S. $60,600 | $65,140 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,140U.S. $44,910 | $48,810 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,610U.S. $62,130 | $62,400 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,580U.S. $39,630 | $44,560 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,100U.S. $50,270 | $55,080 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,700U.S. $82,220 | $81,730 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 250 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,900U.S. $66,770 | $61,060 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,300U.S. $64,820 | $80,970 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,020U.S. $46,170 | $48,260 | 250 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,910U.S. $53,340 | $60,990 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,510U.S. $64,050 | $78,620 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,200U.S. $84,620 | $102,170 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,540U.S. $65,750 | $63,950 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,840U.S. $47,670 | $49,300 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,920U.S. $60,070 | $60,480 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,180U.S. $36,670 | $39,090 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,560U.S. $88,940 | $108,750 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,560U.S. $78,350 | $68,640 | 230 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,700U.S. $58,100 | $65,880 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,500U.S. $130,100 | $131,230 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,380U.S. $40,410 | $40,500 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,700U.S. $47,920 | $62,490 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,400U.S. $38,290 | $38,500 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,640U.S. $40,960 | $42,220 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,980U.S. $35,660 | $39,090 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,630U.S. $38,300 | $40,030 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,180U.S. $47,720 | $46,260 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,100U.S. $46,570 | $50,190 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,570U.S. $167,220 | $159,440 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,820U.S. $104,620 | $90,020 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,850U.S. $71,900 | $78,930 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,160U.S. $80,340 | $98,050 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $303,190U.S. $335,550 | $282,350 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,830U.S. $58,450 | $63,080 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,610U.S. $50,580 | $51,670 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,420U.S. $62,780 | $77,150 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,080U.S. $63,890 | $66,410 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,230U.S. $60,850 | $68,170 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,370U.S. $81,370 | $98,050 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,920U.S. $71,550 | $72,360 | 200 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,510U.S. $98,920 | $106,640 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,520U.S. $64,830 | $68,550 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,520U.S. $77,920 | $81,370 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,140U.S. $95,480 | $89,390 | 200 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,140U.S. $72,300 | $56,080 | 200 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,790U.S. $42,360 | $45,060 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,870U.S. $35,240 | $37,750 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,740U.S. $37,680 | $35,900 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,910U.S. $55,940 | $61,740 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $174,250U.S. $153,990 | $184,550 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,600U.S. $77,970 | $93,860 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,010U.S. $46,380 | $45,810 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,200U.S. $59,300 | $72,180 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,720U.S. $124,900 | $110,780 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,330U.S. $38,630 | $43,480 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,570U.S. $64,070 | $58,520 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,420U.S. $52,100 | $54,270 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,840U.S. $96,980 | $107,010 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,780U.S. $78,580 | $95,490 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,210U.S. $65,030 | $75,110 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,640U.S. $136,570 | $149,220 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,480U.S. $74,310 | $77,040 | 160 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,790U.S. $37,640 | $43,980 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,660U.S. $56,600 | $68,950 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,790U.S. $50,080 | $54,260 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,060U.S. $57,080 | $62,090 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,320U.S. $37,710 | $42,630 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,800U.S. $61,660 | $61,380 | 160 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,560U.S. $41,220 | $42,730 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,430U.S. $146,910 | $150,700 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,730U.S. $69,250 | $76,920 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,030U.S. $67,960 | $84,180 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,380U.S. $130,220 | $112,440 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,450U.S. $64,950 | $67,790 | 150 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,420U.S. $67,190 | $64,390 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $73,710 | not published | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,940U.S. $60,170 | $54,910 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,080U.S. $79,200 | $107,930 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $411,410U.S. $414,010 | $375,290 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,110U.S. $45,250 | $49,400 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,250U.S. $43,600 | $45,260 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,320U.S. $74,090 | $68,750 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,220U.S. $59,050 | $54,410 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,270U.S. $89,320 | $88,750 | 140 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,770U.S. $114,850 | $103,220 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,360U.S. $83,910 | $88,800 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,190U.S. $44,660 | $49,240 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $228,190U.S. $244,180 | $261,410 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $214,480U.S. $210,040 | $234,670 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,220U.S. $38,120 | $43,690 | 140 | n/a | n/a |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $49,120 | $56,590 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,250U.S. $43,960 | $43,710 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,840U.S. $68,120 | $72,390 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,240U.S. $133,000 | $141,290 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,240U.S. $52,230 | $59,790 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,160U.S. $67,820 | $58,460 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $451,790U.S. $496,010 | $385,930 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,830U.S. $50,160 | $55,380 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,310U.S. $47,880 | $52,550 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,000U.S. $47,450 | $49,920 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,670U.S. $46,680 | $55,970 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,530U.S. $125,470 | $144,580 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,980U.S. $54,240 | $57,360 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,190U.S. $128,500 | $127,590 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,190U.S. $37,360 | $40,360 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $318,300U.S. $420,860 | $310,610 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,410U.S. $62,520 | $71,410 | 120 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,510U.S. $36,300 | $36,050 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,750U.S. $52,830 | $109,760 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,540U.S. $35,450 | $37,870 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,170U.S. $42,670 | $42,450 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,390U.S. $49,880 | $54,710 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,790U.S. $42,290 | $42,620 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,740U.S. $62,370 | $94,760 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,100U.S. $139,500 | $119,230 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,050U.S. $161,740 | $131,180 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,530U.S. $88,720 | $102,230 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,530U.S. $55,090 | $55,270 | 110 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,360U.S. $58,650 | $61,340 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,550U.S. $72,110 | $78,340 | 110 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,770U.S. $93,250 | $111,480 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,430U.S. $83,820 | $105,000 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,680U.S. $77,640 | $73,640 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,740U.S. $68,020 | $74,320 | 110 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,630U.S. $35,680 | $39,890 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,250U.S. $55,690 | $61,160 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,310U.S. $58,340 | $59,290 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,980U.S. $50,990 | $47,870 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,080U.S. $40,130 | $47,160 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,420U.S. $42,770 | $38,520 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,250U.S. $95,200 | $86,310 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,550U.S. $92,650 | $94,450 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,320U.S. $84,290 | $82,100 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,020U.S. $80,260 | $86,760 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,410U.S. $76,580 | $60,360 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,680U.S. $61,540 | $54,840 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,940U.S. $66,140 | $83,390 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,350U.S. $62,200 | $87,290 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,580U.S. $37,690 | $41,160 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,040U.S. $38,950 | $44,080 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,800U.S. $57,430 | $61,480 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,730U.S. $48,540 | $54,350 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,930U.S. $43,530 | $50,560 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,890U.S. $46,170 | $48,390 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Buffalo, NY
- BLS source geography
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 15380
- States
- New York
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Buffalo, NY?
In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan area (CBSA 15380), BLS OEWS counted 534,550 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $50,790 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($172,650), Financial Manager ($164,230), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($164,120).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 15380), which includes Buffalo, Cheektowaga and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Buffalo city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 15380). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “careers in buffalo ny”, “high paying jobs buffalo ny”, “highest paying jobs in buffalo ny” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).