Statisticians pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,920 or more. The middle half of statisticians in Buffalo earn between $81,640 and $108,130.
- $76K10th
- $82K25th
- $104KMedian
- $108K75th
- $152K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,100 | $8,758 | $50.53 |
| Median | $104,240 | $8,687 | $50.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,640 | $6,803 | $39.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,130 | $9,011 | $51.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Statisticians pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Statisticians in Buffalo earn 28% less than the New York average ($146,430) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($115,700). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $105,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $105,100 | $104,240 | $75,900 | $151,920 | n/a |
| New York | $146,430 | $136,020 | $76,250 | $208,700 | 1,220 |
| United States | $115,700 | $105,650 | $64,000 | $174,050 | 29,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Statisticians salary after taxes in Buffalo
On the average salary of $105,100, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $77,510 a year, or $6,459 a month and $2,981 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for statisticians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $105,100 buys what about $109,657 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Statisticians salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 3rd of 3 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($145,760).
Highest-paying cities for statisticians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,700).
- San Jose, CA$182,700
- Raleigh, NC$149,420
- New York, NY$145,760
- Boulder, CO$140,220
- Washington, DC$137,900
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Statisticians salary in Buffalo: questions
How much do statisticians make an hour in Buffalo?
$50.53 an hour on average, and $50.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level statisticians salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the statisticians take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $77,510 a year ($6,459 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,100. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do statisticians earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($115,700).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2041; area Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 24.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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