salary$86,960 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,830per year
Jobs in the area8,180people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Syracuse?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 18.3% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Syracuse, NY area is $86,960 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $70,350 and $108,830.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 18.3% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Syracuse, NY metro area.