salary$39,790 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,120per year
Jobs in the area5,230people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Buffalo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 42.1% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $39,790 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $37,150 and $48,120.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 42.1% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.