New York Median
$48,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $42,260
State Rank
#3 of 51
87,990 employed here
How much does a Nursing Assistant make in New York?
Nursing Assistants in New York take home a median of $48,590 annually — roughly $23.36 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $42,260.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $38,450 while the top 10% make $59,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,760 and $51,980 a year.
Nursing Assistant salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,450 | $18.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,760 | $21.04 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,590 | $23.36 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $51,980 | $24.99 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,890 | $28.79 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories for Nursing Assistant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nursing Assistant salary in other states
Oregon $49,830Washington $49,180New Hampshire $47,870District of Columbia $47,700California $47,630Colorado $47,380Vermont $47,130Maine $47,070New Jersey $46,830Massachusetts $46,680Minnesota $46,680Rhode Island $46,440Alaska $46,370Illinois $45,960North Dakota $45,820Nevada $45,490Hawaii $45,350Wisconsin $45,130Connecticut $44,790Arizona $44,780Pennsylvania $44,590Maryland $43,240Virginia $43,200Delaware $42,030Montana $40,900Nebraska $40,000Utah $39,840Michigan $39,570New Mexico $39,390Iowa $39,350Wyoming $39,160Ohio $39,010South Dakota $38,800Idaho $38,650North Carolina $38,460Kentucky $38,370Indiana $38,330Kansas $38,010Tennessee $37,990Georgia $37,680Missouri $37,680Florida $37,510Texas $37,500South Carolina $37,220West Virginia $36,720Oklahoma $35,930Arkansas $34,430Alabama $34,140Mississippi $31,520Louisiana $30,510
Working as a Nursing Assistant in New York
Nationally, about 1,449,000 people work as Nursing Assistants in the United States. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.
Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($48,590) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nursing Assistant make in New York?
The median Nursing Assistant salary in New York is $48,590 per year, or about $23.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,450 at the entry level to $59,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Nursing Assistants about 15% more than the national median of $42,260. New York ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Nursing Assistants?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,590 a year. About 87,990 Nursing Assistants are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.