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Nursing assistant salary in New York State (Updated 2026)

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in New York State?

Average base salary

$23.71
16%
above national average
Average $23.71
Low $17.14
High $32.79

The average salary for a nursing assistant is $23.71 per hour in New York State and $4,750 overtime per year.16.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Nursing Assistant job openings in New York State

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Assistant Nurse Manager, Patie...
Northwell Health3.7out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$94,000 - $150,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Nursing Assistant in New York State

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Nomad Health
 
$220,896per year
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Canadian Health Labs
 
$167,316per year
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FAR Government
 
$156,000per year
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CompHealth
 
$140,000per year
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Sullivan County
 
$139,746per year
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RNnetwork
 
$136,531per year
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Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistants near New York State

  1. Machias, NY
    $27.47 per hour
  2. Woodbury, NY
    $24.33 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $24.06 per hour
  4. Valley Stream, NY
    $23.79 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $23.28 per hour

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