Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Buffalo, NY
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$36.59/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Buffalo, NY is $36.59 per hour. This is 38% lower than the New York average of $50.50.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Buffalo, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.59/hour
Buffalo, NY
39% lower than the US average.
$50.50/hour
New York
1% lower than the US average.
$50.78/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities
Reston, Virginia
$57/hour
This is 36% higher than the Buffalo average of $36.59.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 9% higher than the Buffalo average of $36.59.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 11% lower than the Buffalo average of $36.59.
What cities in New York pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Buffalo, NY average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 50% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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