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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Financial Managers salary in Buffalo, New York

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Buffalo metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$164,230
Mean annual$180,470
Range (10th to 90th)$98,440 to $296,180
Buffalo, New York employment2,680
State vs national-1.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Buffalo financial managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$98,44025TH$128,000MEDIAN$164,23075TH$211,93090TH$296,180

The middle 50% of workers earn between $128,000 and $211,930, with a median of $164,230.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Economics and Accounting

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.

  2. 02

    Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.

  3. 03

    Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.

  4. 04

    Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.

  5. 05

    Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.

  6. 06

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.

  7. 07

    Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.

  8. 08

    Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.

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Other metros in New York

How the Buffalo metro compares to other major New York metro areas for financial managers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Financial Managers in Buffalo, New York?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in the Buffalo metropolitan area is $164,230.
Does Buffalo pay more than the New York state average for Financial Managers?
The Buffalo metro median is -25.3% versus the New York state median of $219,880.
How does Buffalo compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
The Buffalo metro median is -1.5% versus the BLS national figure of $166,749.
What is the salary range for Financial Managers in Buffalo?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $98,440 and the 90th-percentile at $296,180 for the Buffalo metro area.
What education is required for Financial Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Buffalo CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.