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# Buffalo, NY Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends

**State:** [New York Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 2,506

**Hiring momentum:** +33.9% — 83 new postings in the last 28 days vs 62 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,562
- Median salary: $74K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $48K – $125K
- Remote share: 6.7%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 3,562 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- New postings for Buffalo, NY rose 34% in the last 28 days (83 vs 62 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Buffalo, NY: Diversified Financial Services (10% of all postings), followed by Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Retail.
- Pay in Buffalo, NY runs 6% above the United States median ($74K vs $70K).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Buffalo, NY

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 366 | $119K |
| Aviation & Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 330 | $93K |
| Retail | 297 | $35K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 207 | $202K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 138 | $67K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 125 | $51K |
| Civil Engineering | 107 | $74K |
| Construction | 101 | $70K |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 88 | $73K |
| Staffing & Recruiting | 87 | $84K |

## Top roles hiring in Buffalo, NY

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 152 | $35K |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 74 | $155K |
| CDL Driver | 71 | $69K |
| Customer Service Representative | 48 | — |
| Civil Engineer | 46 | — |
| Sales Representative | 44 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 43 | — |
| Maintenance Technician | 37 | $53K |
| Electrical Engineer | 32 | — |
| Cybersecurity Manager | 32 | $205K |

## Top hiring companies in Buffalo, NY

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 48 |
| [Dollar General Jobs & Careers — Discount Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/dollar-general?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 47 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 125 employers filed 434 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Buffalo, NY

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| M&T Bank | 84 | $134K |
| University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute | 38 | $105K |
| Tesla | 34 | — |
| The Research Foundation for SUNY | 19 | — |
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | 17 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Buffalo, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/buffalo-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire most in Buffalo, NY?

Healthcare, education, logistics, manufacturing, and public services are the core hiring engines in Buffalo. The city combines large institutions with legacy industrial capacity, which gives job seekers a wider spread of roles than a pure service economy.
### What salary level should I expect in Buffalo, NY?

Buffalo pay is usually strongest in healthcare, engineering, management, technical manufacturing, and specialized public-sector roles, while entry-level retail or service work comes in lower. The salary section on this page helps you compare those gaps using live listings.
### What employers are most visible in Buffalo, NY?

Visible employers often include hospital systems, the University at Buffalo, logistics operators, public agencies, and manufacturers across western New York. The employer table on this page shows which organizations are posting actively now.
### How does Buffalo compare with Rochester or Syracuse?

Buffalo usually has the deepest western New York metro labor market, while Rochester often emphasizes healthcare, optics, and education and Syracuse blends education, healthcare, and regional services. Comparing all three can help you target the right regional hub.
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