salary$63,370 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,450per year
Jobs in the area3,220people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 26.5% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $63,370 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $51,830 and $76,450.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 26.5% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.