How much does a registered nurse make in Buffalo?
$99,060a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $47.63 an hour or $8,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.63
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 13,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,490Median: $99,060Highest 10%: $118,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 25th | $85,350 | $41.03 | |
| Median | $99,060 | $47.63 | |
| 75th | $108,600 | $52.19 | |
| 90th | $118,000 | $56.72 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| New York, NY | $119,700 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $104,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $102,900 |
| Binghamton, NY | $101,700 |
| Kingston, NY | $101,000 |
| Ithaca, NY | $100,300 |
| Albany, NY | $99,970 |
| Watertown, NY | $96,070 |
| Utica, NY | $94,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,960 |
| Rochester, NY | $86,570 |
| Elmira, NY | $82,820 |
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 registered nurse make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $47.63 ($99,060 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $99,060 against $97,550 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $109,400, so Buffalo pays 9% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for registered nurse pay?
90 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,000 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.