What RNs earn in Buffalo
Registered nurses in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro earn a median of $99,060 a year, 2% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $85,350 and $108,560, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Buffalo ranks #25 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $85,350 – $108,560 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $111,890 – $150,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $247,970 | $219,390 – $279,930 |
| Nurse Midwife | $151,640 | $133,230 – $161,950 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Buffalo nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,343 a month in Buffalo, which is roughly 16% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 13,830 RNs work in this metro, the #47 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 85 healthcare employers in Buffalo and Cheektowaga, including 60 behavioral health facilities, 10 long-term care facilities, 7 hospitals and 4 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Buffalo
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How much do registered nurses make in Buffalo?
The median RN salary in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro is $99,060 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $85,350 and $108,560.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Buffalo?
Nurse practitioners in the Buffalo metro earn a median of $132,220 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Buffalo?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,343 a month in Buffalo, roughly 16% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Buffalo?
Hospitals in the Buffalo area include Upstate New York VA Healthcare System (Western NY VA Healthcare System), Kaleida Health, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Erie County Medical Center, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Buffalo?
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