Engineering Professor salary in Buffalo, NY
Based on 19 certified H-1B filings in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,933 |
| 25th | $86,108 |
| 50th (median) | $103,000 |
| 75th | $106,575 |
| 90th | $110,650 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $93,000 | $79,910 | $97,356 | 21 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $95,500 | $89,635 | $98,440 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $100,000 | $87,750 | $100,499 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $103,250 | $96,000 | $105,000 | 19 |
| FY2025 | $103,000 | $89,815 | $105,000 | 17 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 2 |
Cost of living
Buffalo's median Engineering Professor salary of $103,000 is worth about $107,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Buffalo = 95.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in the Buffalo, NY area earned a median of $128,920 in May 2025 (270 employed). The H-1B median here is $103,000, 20% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| State University Of New York At Buffalo | $103,000 | 18 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.