Nursing Assistants pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for nursing assistants is $23.36 an hour ($48,590 a year). About 87,990 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). New York ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.49 | $38,450 |
| 25% of workers | $21.04 | $43,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.36 | $48,590 |
| 75% of workers | $24.99 | $51,980 |
| 90% of workers | $28.79 | $59,890 |
Nursing Assistants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $49,270 | 79,480 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $45,730 | 2,380 |
| Ithaca | $45,640 | 470 |
| Kingston | $44,710 | 540 |
| Binghamton | $44,410 | 1,310 |
| Utica-Rome | $43,560 | 1,590 |
| Syracuse | $42,940 | 3,120 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $40,160 | 4,200 |
| Rochester | $40,050 | 5,130 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $39,790 | 5,230 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $38,320 | 470 |
| Elmira | $37,960 | 440 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $109,440 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $67,180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $153,510 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,400 |
| Paramedics | $73,200 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $50,220 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,380 |
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