Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Buffalo, MN
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$40.58/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Buffalo, MN is $40.58 per hour. This is 64% lower than the Minnesota average of $66.51.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Buffalo, MN compared to State and National Averages
$40.58/hour
Buffalo, MN
8% higher than the US average.
$66.51/hour
Minnesota
44% higher than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
$41/hour
This is equal to the Buffalo average
Fargo, North Dakota
$33/hour
This is 24% lower than the Buffalo average of $40.58.
Jamestown, North Dakota
$32/hour
This is 28% lower than the Buffalo average of $40.58.
What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | $41 | $53 |
Last updated on February 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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