salary$42,940 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,420per year
Jobs in the area3,120people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Syracuse?
Expensive. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 37.1% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Syracuse, NY area is $42,940 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,810 and $50,420.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 37.1% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.