salary$40,050 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,800per year
Jobs in the area5,130people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Rochester?
Expensive. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 39.9% 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 Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Rochester, NY area is $40,050 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $38,070 and $47,800.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 39.9% 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 Rochester, NY metro area.