Nursing Assistants Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $39,910 +1% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $49,670
Employed locally 450
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $39,910
    75th
    $49,110
    90th
    $49,670

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Albany, OR $47,070
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,800
    Syracuse, NY $41,410
    Kingston, NY $40,790

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,700
    Medical Assistants $48,860
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,480
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,460
    Massage Therapists $80,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Ithaca, NY is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Ithaca, NY is 1% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Ithaca?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.