Nurse Practitioners Salary in Buffalo, NY
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Median annual salary
$133,430
+3.3% vs national
Median hourly
$64.15
10th percentile
$99,640
90th percentile
$176,260
Employed locally
1,300
National median
$129,210
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Buffalo economic context
Unemployment rate
3.90%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$70,572
2023 • Census ACS
Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income
189%
Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 89% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Buffalo, NY is $64.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.95 or more per hour.
Is Buffalo above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?
The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Buffalo, NY is 3.3% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.
What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Buffalo?
Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,640 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,450.