Preschool Educator Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Preschool Educator make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Educator in Buffalo, NY is $33,296. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $27,096 to a high of $40,461, with most professionals earning between $30,051 and $37,047.

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What does a Preschool Educator do?

Common responsibilities of a Preschool Educator

Provide systemic, individualized consultation to area childcare instructors regarding differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of shared students.

June 25, 2022

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

October 21, 2022

Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School curriculum outlines and materials.

December 11, 2022

Demonstrate quality teaching by ensuring curriculum is followed, lesson plans are effectively used and child assessment tools measure class activity success.

December 26, 2022

Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children.

January 06, 2023

Meet regularly with support staff to review student data and programs, curriculum, and student behavioral issues.

February 11, 2023

Assist teacher in monitoring students' progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested.

April 13, 2023

Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.

April 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Preschool Educator in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

30051

37047

33296

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

30104

37127

33332

What is the average salary for Preschool Educator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Preschool Educator in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Preschool Educator ranges from $30,051 to $37,047 with the average base salary of $33,296. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,104 to $37,127 with the average total cash compensation of $33,332.

View Average Salary for Preschool Educator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$33,296	$30,051 - $37,047
Bonus	$36	$54 - $80
Total Pay	$33,332	$30,104 - $37,127

* 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.

Preschool Educator Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,123 - $37,135	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,281 - $36,098	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,477 - $37,572	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,477 - $37,572	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,558 - $35,206	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,748 - $37,906	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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