Nurse Practitioner Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median nurse practitioner in the Buffalo area earns $132,220 a year ($63.57 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($132,300) and 14% below the New York State median ($153,510). Half of the 1,190 nurse practitioners there earn between $111,890 and $150,400.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,470 | $112,730 | $101,340 |
| 25th percentile | $111,890 | $132,490 | $117,990 |
| Median | $132,220 | $153,510 | $132,300 |
| 75th percentile | $150,400 | $170,290 | $156,700 |
| 90th percentile | $166,300 | $198,060 | $174,420 |
| Average | $135,110 | $153,900 | $137,300 |
| Jobs | 1,190 | 22,890 | 323,040 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($231,560).
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- New York, NY: $163,340
- San Jose, CA: $231,560
- San Francisco, CA: $219,080
- Sacramento, CA: $172,010
- Riverside, CA: $169,920
- San Diego, CA: $163,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,470
- Seattle, WA: $160,090
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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.