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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Nurse Practitioners salary in Buffalo, New York

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Buffalo metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$133,430
Mean annual$137,490
Range (10th to 90th)$99,640 to $176,260
Buffalo, New York employment1,300
State vs national+2.6% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Buffalo nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$99,64025TH$119,450MEDIAN$133,43075TH$152,79090TH$176,260

The middle 50% of workers earn between $119,450 and $152,790, with a median of $133,430.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Master's degree

  • Experience

    Internship/residency

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Biology

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

  2. 02

    Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

  3. 03

    Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

  4. 04

    Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

  5. 05

    Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.

  6. 06

    Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.

  7. 07

    Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

  8. 08

    Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Buffalo, New York?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in the Buffalo metropolitan area is $133,430.
Does Buffalo pay more than the New York state average for Nurse Practitioners?
The Buffalo metro median is -8.2% versus the New York state median of $145,390.
How does Buffalo compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
The Buffalo metro median is +2.6% versus the BLS national figure of $130,023.
What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in Buffalo?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $99,640 and the 90th-percentile at $176,260 for the Buffalo metro area.
What education is required for Nurse Practitioners?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Buffalo CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.