Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Buffalo, NY
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$36.59/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Buffalo, NY is $36.59 per hour. This is 55% lower than the New York average of $56.69.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Buffalo, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.59/hour
Buffalo, NY
39% lower than the US average.
$56.69/hour
New York
11% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities
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.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 27% higher than the Buffalo average of $36.59.
What cities in New York pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Intensive Care Unit 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 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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