How much does a Nursing specialist make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nursing specialist in Buffalo, NY is $124,472. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,861 to $137,875, with most professionals earning between $102,290 and $150,078.

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What is a Nursing specialist?

A Nursing specialist is a highly skilled and experienced nurse who specializes in a specific area of healthcare, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, or critical care. They are responsible for providing advanced nursing care, conducting assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. Nursing specialists may also be involved in patient education, research, and quality improvement initiatives within their specialty area. They are often seen as leaders and experts in their field, and may also be involved in mentoring and training other nurses.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Nursing specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nursing specialist in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Nursing specialist ranges from $112,861 to $137,875 with the average base salary of $124,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,087 to $138,212 with the average total cash compensation of $124,696.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $124,472 $112,861 - $137,875
Bonus $224 $226 - $336
Total Pay $124,696 $113,087 - $138,212
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,628 - $137,590 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,760 - $135,309 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,471 - $139,842 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,471 - $139,842 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,279 - $129,834 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,420 - $142,223 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Nursing Education Specialist LOCATION Buffalo, NY MINIMUM SALARY $111,816 MAXIMUM SALARY $136,692
JOB TITLE Nursing Curriculum Specialist LOCATION Buffalo, NY MINIMUM SALARY $111,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $136,690
JOB TITLE Nursing Informatics Specialist LOCATION Buffalo, NY MINIMUM SALARY $90,734 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,943
JOB TITLE Nursing Program Specialist LOCATION Buffalo, NY MINIMUM SALARY $77,048 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,440
JOB TITLE Practical Nursing Specialist LOCATION Buffalo, NY MINIMUM SALARY $49,809 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,023
JOB TITLE Nursing Talent Acquisition Specialist LOCATION Buffalo, NY MINIMUM SALARY $80,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,600
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