Tech Salaries in Buffalo, NY 2025 -- 45 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Buffalo, NY earn a median salary of $127,850, which is 6% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Buffalo, NY

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer Network Architects	$131,320	$101,370	$152,100	620
Computer Hardware Engineers	$130,050	$101,530	$154,190	110
Database Architects	$128,100	$87,120	$139,640	110
Software Developers	$127,850	$99,270	$157,550	3,960
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$119,080	$83,040	$154,040	70
Information Security Analysts	$116,290	$87,920	$151,750	400
Chemical Engineers	$112,770	$87,840	$144,600	70
Actuaries	$110,190	$79,490	$136,660	90
Materials Engineers	$106,450	$88,380	$138,520	80
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$106,100	$98,100	$135,130	50
Computer Occupations, All Other	$104,700	$81,010	$130,310	730
Statisticians	$104,240	$81,640	$108,130	--
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$102,380	$89,380	$133,720	150
Data Scientists	$102,250	$75,320	$138,980	840
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$101,880	$75,250	$126,170	340
Computer Systems Analysts	$101,660	$81,330	$130,470	1,170
Industrial Engineers	$101,260	$84,240	$125,790	1,580
Aerospace Engineers	$100,580	$86,440	$130,350	30
Engineers, All Other	$100,280	$76,300	$127,030	430
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$99,990	$66,560	$130,700	460
Operations Research Analysts	$99,560	$81,810	$131,980	230
Electrical Engineers	$98,180	$78,390	$125,150	550
Mechanical Engineers	$97,200	$79,050	$119,400	780
Civil Engineers	$97,060	$80,500	$127,820	930
Environmental Engineers	$95,740	$76,870	$126,460	260
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$95,130	$79,720	$126,510	330
Computer Programmers	$94,260	$83,970	$111,120	430
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$93,830	$75,450	$110,800	970
Web Developers	$83,550	$58,580	$121,100	100
Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,020	$61,230	$89,300	530
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,210	$74,050	$78,210	360
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,100	$60,660	$78,100	1,260
Database Administrators	$76,820	$61,150	$121,320	210
Surveyors	$75,210	$62,670	$101,880	70
Landscape Architects	$74,990	$62,220	$86,270	40
Mechanical Drafters	$71,920	$59,080	$82,440	200
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$68,000	$59,820	$84,250	350
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$65,560	$60,220	$78,810	230
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$64,040	$51,830	$77,120	70
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,450	$60,180	$80,900	150
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$63,070	$58,670	$79,120	320
Drafters, All Other	$62,080	$52,120	$73,230	90
Computer User Support Specialists	$60,660	$47,920	$78,730	2,430
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$56,160	$45,990	$73,070	130
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$53,980	$45,270	$65,470	120

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Buffalo, NY?

The highest paying tech jobs in Buffalo, NY are Computer Network Architects ($131,320 median), Computer Hardware Engineers ($130,050 median), Database Architects ($128,100 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Buffalo, NY?

Software developers in Buffalo, NY earn a median salary of $127,850, with salaries ranging from $99,270 at the 25th percentile to $157,550 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 3,960 software developers are employed in the area.