Nursing Assistants Salary in New York
Nursing Assistants in New York earn a median of $48,590 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 87,990
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,450; the top 10% earn over $59,890. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67,180 median in New York
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68,530 median in New York
- Occupational Therapy Aides$46,220 median in New York
- Physical Therapist Aides$35,380 median in New York
- Registered Nurses$109,440 median in New York
- Orderlies$46,600 median in New York
Nursing Assistants pay in New York
How much do nursing assistants make in New York?
The median is $48,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,450 and the top 10% earn over $59,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.