salary$43,130 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,730per year
Jobs in the area7,900people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Buffalo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 38.9% of the median warehouse worker 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 warehouse worker make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $43,130 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $34,200 and $57,730.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 38.9% of the median warehouse worker 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.