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Family Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry Medical Services - Part-Time - Nights
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Buffalo, NY
The median nurse practitioner pay in the Buffalo area is $64.15 per hour ($133,430 a year), with the typical range running from $57.43 to $73.46. That ranks 76th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 97th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Buffalo.
- $64.15median pay per hour, Buffalo
- $57–$73typical range per hour
- 1,300nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Practitioner pay in Buffalo, NY
The metro median is 8% below the New York statewide median of $69.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 1,300 nurse practitioners employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.90 | $99,630 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $57.43 | $119,450 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.15 | $133,430 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $73.46 | $152,800 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $84.74 | $176,260 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Buffalo ranks
- 76th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 97th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 11 New York metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Buffalo
- Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.15 median hour buys what $66.93 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,309
- Per year: $115,470
- Per month: $9,622
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Buffalo
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in New York
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Hospitals in Buffalo
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, 1 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) Buffalo, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaleida Health Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Brylin Hosp Buffalo, NY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Buffalo Psychiatric Center Buffalo, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Erie County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Erie County (2 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 66 mi | $60.39/hr | 207,282 |
| Erie, PA | 82 mi | $58.71/hr | 92,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | 138 mi | $61.07/hr | 146,097 |
| Youngstown, OH | 154 mi | $55.91/hr | 59,123 |
| Cleveland, OH | 174 mi | $61.68/hr | 365,379 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 179 mi | $51.77/hr | 307,668 |
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License and tax basics in New York
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Buffalo, NY?
Nurse Practitioners in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $64.15 per hour, about $133,430 a year. The middle half earn between $57.43 and $73.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buffalo a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 97th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 76th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse practitioners work in Buffalo?
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, led by Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System). Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo as a nurse practitioner?
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Buffalo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Erie County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Buffalo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Buffalo is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your NP pay reportBuffalo, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 15 postings$82.44/ hr$64–$100
- GoHealth Urgent CareLynbrook, NY · 8 postings$78.50/ hr$68–$89
- United Health ServicesBinghamton, NY · 5 postings$69.01/ hr$62–$78
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Low$67Median$78.50High$89
32 NP postings with published pay in New York, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 32 NP roles
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry Medical Services - Part-Time - NightsPermanent$170k–$188k/ year
- Nurse PractitionerPermanent$155k–$165k/ year
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