salaryCan a nursing assistant afford Albany?
Expensive. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 49.5% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
A monthly budget on a nursing assistant salary
That is workable, but taxes and everyday costs will take a big share of what is left. The typical household in Albany earns $66,852 a year, more than this job pays, so nursing assistants earn below the local middle.
Which apartment fits the budget?
| Size | Typical rent | Share of pay | Under 30%? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,028 | 30.7% | ✗ No |
| 1 bedroom | $1,131 | 33.8% | ✗ No |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,444 | 43.1% | ✗ No |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,592 | 47.6% | ✗ No |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,491 | 44.6% | ✗ No |
How Albany ranks for nursing assistants
Out of 252 large U.S. cities, Albany is 123rd for nursing assistant pay and 126th for how far that pay goes after rent. Pay here is 0% above the typical big-city nursing assistant salary of $40,050.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $40,160 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $36,090 and $47,580.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 49.5% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
What size apartment can a nursing assistant afford in Albany?
On the median salary, even a typical studio takes more than 30% of pay in Albany, so most nursing assistants share housing or have a second income.
Is Albany a good city for nursing assistants?
Albany ranks 123rd for nursing assistant pay and 126th for affordability among 252 large U.S. cities we compare.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.