salary$99,060 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,980per year
Jobs in the area13,830people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Buffalo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 16.9% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $99,060 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $78,490 and $117,980.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 16.9% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.