How much does a nursing assistant make in New York?
$48,590a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in New York. That is $23.36 an hour or $4,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.36
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 87,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,450Median: $48,590Highest 10%: $59,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,450 | $18.49 | |
| 25th | $43,760 | $21.04 | |
| Median | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| 75th | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| 90th | $59,890 | $28.79 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $49,270 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $45,730 |
| Ithaca, NY | $45,640 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,710 |
| Binghamton, NY | $44,410 |
| Utica, NY | $43,560 |
| Syracuse, NY | $42,940 |
| Albany, NY | $40,160 |
| Rochester, NY | $40,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,790 |
| Watertown, NY | $38,320 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 1. Oregon | $49,830 |
| 2. Washington | $49,180 |
| 3. New York | $48,590 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $47,870 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $47,700 |
| 6. California | $47,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.36 ($48,590 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,590 against $42,260 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for nursing assistant pay?
New York ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays nursing assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $49,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.