Metal Trader Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Metal Trader make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metal Trader in Buffalo, NY is $71,752. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,694 to $82,550, with most professionals earning between $46,806 and $92,380.

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Common responsibilities of a Metal Trader

Prepares analysis of profitability by working with metals procurement, operations and finance in conjunction with Leadership.

November 29, 2022

Monitor markets and positions.

December 14, 2022

Demonstrated ability to work in business, either through.

December 19, 2022

Determine disposition relative to downgrade or rejected loads and disseminate information to the appropriate suppliers.

December 24, 2022

Leads the oversight of claims process.

January 11, 2023

Works within established credit/advance limits.

January 17, 2023

Develop and maintain relationships with customers and trading partners.

March 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Metal Trader in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

58694

82550

71752

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

74855

106076

91147

What is the average salary for Metal Trader in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metal Trader in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Metal Trader ranges from $58,694 to $82,550 with the average base salary of $71,752. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,855 to $106,076 with the average total cash compensation of $91,147.

View Average Salary for Metal Trader as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,752	$58,694 - $82,550
Bonus	$19,396	$16,160 - $23,526
Total Pay	$91,147	$74,855 - $106,076

* 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.

Metal Trader Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,573 - $82,379	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,602 - $81,013	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,532 - $83,727	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,532 - $83,727	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,271 - $77,735	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,545 - $85,153	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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