salary$49,270 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,530per year
Jobs in the area79,480people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 68.3% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in New York, NY?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $49,270 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $43,240 and $60,530.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 68.3% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.