How much does a nurse practitioner make in Buffalo?
$132,200a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $63.57 an hour or $11,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.57
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,500Median: $132,200Highest 10%: $166,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,500 | $50.23 | |
| 25th | $111,900 | $53.79 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.57 | |
| 75th | $150,400 | $72.31 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.95 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| New York, NY | $163,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $151,700 |
| Kingston, NY | $151,400 |
| Binghamton, NY | $139,000 |
| Elmira, NY | $138,700 |
| Ithaca, NY | $137,000 |
| Utica, NY | $135,800 |
| Albany, NY | $134,600 |
| Watertown, NY | $133,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $133,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $132,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $128,100 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $63.57 ($132,200 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $132,200 against $132,300 nationally, 0% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $153,500, so Buffalo pays 14% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for nurse practitioner pay?
130 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.