Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Buffalo area earns $63,370 a year ($30.47 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($64,400) and 6% below the New York State median ($67,180). Half of the 3,220 licensed practical nurses there earn between $59,090 and $67,030.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,830 | $54,480 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $59,090 | $61,400 | $59,000 |
| Median | $63,370 | $67,180 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $67,030 | $76,960 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $76,450 | $81,530 | $83,440 |
| Average | $63,700 | $69,170 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 3,220 | 39,400 | 648,410 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $75,910
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.