Healthcare jobs in Amherst, NY
Registered nurse and LPN jobs in Amherst, NY
10 open registered nurse and LPN jobs in Amherst, New York, at 4 employers, typically posting $31.23–$38.92 an hour. Staff, charge, float and travel nursing on hospital units, in clinics, home care and long-term care.
- 25th percentile$31.23/hr
- Median (50th)$34.44/hr
- 75th percentile$38.92/hr
- Distinct posted rates4
- Jobs stating an hourly rate4
- Employers3
The median is the middle of the 4 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $31.23–$38.92 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest registered nurse and LPN jobs in Amherst
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
$36–$55.22/hr
- $27–$46.39/hr
- $29–$35.35/hr
- $91,000/yr
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Nurses occupations in Amherst
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What registered nurse and LPN jobs pay in Amherst
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 4 posted hourly rates from 3 employers, median $34.44/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $30.47 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $63,370 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 3,220 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $26.81 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $55,750 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 1,480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Dental Assistants(31-9091 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9091)) | $22.89 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $47,610 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 1,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants(43-6013 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 43-6013)) | $22.10 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $45,960 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 3,110 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Phlebotomists(31-9097 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9097)) | $22.28 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $46,350 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 420 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $19.13 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $39,790 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 5,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Dental Hygienists(29-1292 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1292)) | $39.65 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $82,470 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 760 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks(43-4171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 43-4171)) | $18.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $38,960 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 3,930 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan(43-4111 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 43-4111)) | $22.67 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $47,160 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $63.57 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $132,220 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 1,190 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $17.58 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | $36,570 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) | 18,090 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Nurses in Amherst, NY
Registered nurse and LPN jobs near Amherst
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Registered nurse and LPN jobs in Amherst, NY: common questions
What do registered nurse and LPN jobs in Amherst, NY pay?
Across 4 open registered nurse and LPN jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 3 employers, the middle half pays $31.23–$38.92 an hour, median $34.44.
Who has the most registered nurse and LPN jobs in Amherst, NY?
By open jobs on this board: UnitedHealth Group (4), Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home (3) and Elderwood (2).
What do you need to get hired?
An active RN or LPN/LVN license for the state you work in (or a multistate compact license). Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Amherst, NY, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Registered nurse and LPN jobs in Amherst, NY. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/new-york/amherst/nurses