Nursing Assistants Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $39,800 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $50,030
Employed locally 5,240
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $39,800
    75th
    $46,420
    90th
    $50,030

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 47% 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 Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,030
    Medical Assistants$43,230
    Dental Assistants$46,520
    Phlebotomists$45,340
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Rochester, NY is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Rochester, NY is 0.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.