Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,254/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Buffalo, NY is $2,254 per week. This is 11% lower than the New York average of $2,501.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 65 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Buffalo, NY compared to State and National Averages

$2,254/week

Buffalo, NY

This is equal to the US average

$2,501/week

New York

10% higher than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities

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Rochester, New York

$2,518/week

This is 10% higher than the Buffalo average of $2,254.

Geneva, New York

$2,199/week

This is 3% lower than the Buffalo average of $2,254.

Elmira, New York

$2,382/week

This is 5% higher than the Buffalo average of $2,254.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Buffalo?

OR Circulate earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Buffalo, NY, averaging $2,465 per week, followed by ED - Emergency Department ($2,416) and OR - Operating Room ($2,406). OR - Operating Room has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,509. For comparison, the Buffalo, NY average for Travel Nurses is $2,254 per week — OR Circulate earns 9% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR Circulate$2,465$2,465
ED - Emergency Department$2,416$2,416
OR - Operating Room$2,406$2,509
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Buffalo?

Trustaff pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,495 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,480) and Trusted Talent ($2,447). Trusted Talent has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,520. For comparison, the Buffalo, NY average for Travel Nurses is $2,254 per week — Trustaff pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff$2,495$2,495
Seven Healthcare$2,480$2,480
Trusted Talent$2,447$2,520
Coast Medical Service$2,399$2,508
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,382$2,509
TotalMed RN$2,379$2,379
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,367$2,367
WCS Healthcare Partners$2,309$2,309
Host Healthcare$2,300$2,374
Medical Solutions$2,296$2,296

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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