As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Teacher in Buffalo, NY is $57,071, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,098 weekly, or $4,756 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Teacher in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Teacher in Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $40,543 to $70,889. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,420) and 75th percentile ($64,304), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,889 per year. This $15,884 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Buffalo Entry Level Teacher often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Entry Level Teacher job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $40,543 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $48,420 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $57,071 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $64,304 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $70,889 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
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What is an Entry Level Teacher ?

A teacher (also called a school teacher or, in some contexts, an educator) is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values. Informally the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. when showing a colleague how to perform a specific task). In some countries, teaching young people of school age may be carried out in an informal setting, such as within the family (homeschooling), rather than in a formal setting such as a school or college. Some other professions may involve a significant amount of teaching (e.g. youth worker, pastor). In most countries, formal...

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