How much does a nursing assistant make in Syracuse?
$42,940a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $20.64 an hour or $3,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.64
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 3,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $42,940Highest 10%: $50,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| Median | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| 75th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| 90th | $50,420 | $24.24 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| 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 |
| Albany, NY | $40,160 |
| Rochester, NY | $40,050 |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,790 |
| Watertown, NY | $38,320 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,960 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,010 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $60,320 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,790 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $49,820 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,830 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,370 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,110 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,410 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,250 |
| Massage Therapist | $43,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $20.64 ($42,940 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $42,940 against $42,260 nationally, 2% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $48,590, so Syracuse pays 12% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for nursing assistant pay?
131 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,420 or more.
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.