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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

$23.83
16%
above national average
Average $23.83
Low $17.10
High $33.22

The average salary for a nursing assistant is $23.83 per hour in New York State and $4,750 overtime per year.18.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 4, 2026).

Nursing Assistant job openings in New York State

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CNA Trainee (Support Aide)
Elderwood3out of 5 stars.
Brockport, NY
$17 an hour
Full-time
3 days 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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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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Kingsborough Community College...
 
$131,966per year
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Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistants near New York State

  1. Bronxville, NY
    $37.50 per hour
  2. Machias, NY
    $25.73 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $23.97 per hour
  4. Staten Island, NY
    $23.70 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $23.48 per hour

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Skills for Nursing Assistant

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs
  • Caregiving
  • Acute care experience
  • Care plans

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nursing Assistant

The average salary for a Nursing Assistant is $23.83 per hour in New York State. This figure is based on 18.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 4, 2026.

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Nursing Assistant salaries in New York State typically range between a low of $17.10 and a high of $33.22 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nursing Assistant in New York State include Bronxville, NY at $37.50 per hour, Machias, NY at $25.73 per hour, and New York, NY at $23.97 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nursing Assistant in New York State include Nomad Health ($220,896 per year) and FAR Government ($156,000 per year).