Nursing Assistants Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Nursing Assistants in New York earn a median salary of $40,332 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +2% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 105,810 nursing assistants are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $36,920 to $47,810 depending on location.
$40,332
Avg median salary in New York
$47,810
Highest paying metro
$36,920
Lowest paying metro
105,810
Employed in New York
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inNursing Assistants salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $47,810 | $45,570 | $52,980 | 77,360 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,800 | $40,890 | $48,050 | 2,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $41,410 | $38,360 | $47,320 | 2,640 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $41,260 | $37,660 | $44,830 | 1,290 |
| Kingston, NY | $40,790 | $39,880 | $46,640 | 470 |
| Southwest New York | $39,990 | $38,100 | $44,550 | 1,720 |
| Ithaca, NY | $39,910 | $38,670 | $49,110 | 450 |
| Albany, NY | $39,860 | $36,260 | $43,680 | 4,060 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,800 | $38,370 | $46,420 | 5,240 |
| Central East New York | $39,400 | $38,040 | $44,330 | 1,580 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $39,280 | $37,920 | $46,650 | 470 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,170 | $37,140 | $44,880 | 1,270 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,940 | $37,340 | $43,680 | 4,680 |
| Utica, NY | $38,810 | $37,800 | $43,640 | 1,490 |
| Watertown, NY | $38,160 | $35,320 | $39,610 | 430 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,920 | $36,260 | $37,520 | 370 |