salary$44,650 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,760per year
Jobs in the area2,310people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Buffalo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 37.5% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $44,650 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $35,420 and $55,760.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 37.5% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.