Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,089/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Buffalo, NY is $2,089 per week. This is 16% lower than the New York average of $2,428.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 49 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,089/week

Buffalo, NY

5% lower than the US average.

$2,428/week

New York

9% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Buffalo Compare to Other Cities

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Rochester, New York

$2,426/week

This is 14% higher than the Buffalo average of $2,089.

Geneva, New York

$2,147/week

This is 3% higher than the Buffalo average of $2,089.

Cleveland, Ohio

$2,321/week

This is 10% higher than the Buffalo average of $2,089.

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

OR - Operating Room earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Buffalo, NY, averaging $2,516 per week, followed by ED - Emergency Department ($2,293). For comparison, the Buffalo, NY average for Travel Nurses is $2,089 per week — OR - Operating Room earns 20% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$2,516$2,516
ED - Emergency Department$2,293$2,472
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Buffalo?

Prolink Region 1 pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,150 per week, followed by Express Healthcare Staffing NY ($2,864) and Medical Solutions ($2,722). Medical Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,189. For comparison, the Buffalo, NY average for Travel Nurses is $2,089 per week — Prolink Region 1 pays 51% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 1$3,150$3,150
Express Healthcare Staffing NY$2,864$2,864
Medical Solutions$2,722$3,189
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,520$2,520
OneStaff Medical$2,516$2,516
Host Healthcare$2,493$3,027
Trustaff$2,480$2,480
PRN Healthcare$2,445$2,445
CoreMedical Group$2,430$2,430
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,421$2,421

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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