Construction Assistant Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does a Construction Assistant make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Construction Assistant in Buffalo, NY is $45,804. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,149 to a high of $56,662, with most professionals earning between $41,274 and $51,488.

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Drafts and finalizes legal papers and correspondence such as leases, contracts, preliminary review of title insurance commitments, surveys and amendments, from draft or dictation.

August 19, 2022

Assists the Project Manager in communicating with subcontractors and employees the expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control and other performance standards.

December 01, 2022

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of market and competitive properties in order to support leasing efforts and make suggestions regarding promotions, advertising, rate changes, etc.

January 15, 2023

Prepare as directed all necessary backuprelating to change request, including the tracking of specification and planchanges.

March 07, 2023

Reviews and updates progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis to support and assist the Project Manager.

March 31, 2023

Understanding of Massachusetts Building Code, general/subcontractor relations, trade customs required.

April 01, 2023

Communicate with bidders regarding upcoming projects and assist them with obtaining the information needed to create proposals in a timely fashion.

April 10, 2023

Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with the project owners, architects, engineers and others to ensure overall client satisfaction.

May 03, 2023

Provide assistance to Construction Project Manager in new construction, refurbishing, remodeling and maintenance of all facilities owned and/or operated by AC HOME and all related entities.

May 13, 2023

Complete miscellaneous tasks to to help ensure completion of projects and support Store Design and Construction Department as needed.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Construction Assistant in Buffalo, NY

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46531

What is the average salary for Construction Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Construction Assistant in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Construction Assistant ranges from $41,274 to $51,488 with the average base salary of $45,804. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,771 to $52,470 with the average total cash compensation of $46,531.

View Average Salary for Construction Assistant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$45,804	$41,274 - $51,488
Bonus	$727	$497 - $982
Total Pay	$46,531	$41,771 - $52,470

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Construction Assistant Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,188 - $51,381	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,506 - $50,529	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,863 - $52,222	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,863 - $52,222	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,867 - $48,485	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,575 - $53,111	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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