Certified Nursing Assistant salary in New York
The median certified nursing assistant in New York earns $22.79 an hour, or $47,390 a year. That’s $3.78 above the national median, ranking #3 of 51.
- Median hourly$22.79
- Median yearly$47,390
- Bottom 10% earn under$18.02/hr
- Top 10% earn over$28.48/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$22.85
- CNAs employed85,310
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, New York, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in New York
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $50.77/hr | $105,600/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $30.78/hr | $64,030/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $69.90/hr | $145,390/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in New York
- Certified Nurse AideRochester Regional HealthNew York$19.20–$28.97/hrCNAPart-timeEvenings
- Nurse AideRochester Regional HealthNew York$18.64–$26.43/hrCNAFull-timeDays
- Inpatient Nursing Assistant – Wilson Medical Center & Binghamton General HospitalNYU Langone HealthJohnson City, NY$19.37–$28.09/hrCNAPart-time
- Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care)Veterans Health AdministrationBath, NY$39k–$60k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Nursing AssistantVeterans Health AdministrationBatavia, NY$35k–$57k/yrCNAFull-timeNightsCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Nursing Assistant - Nursing Float Pool - Full-time - EveningsNewYork-PresbyterianBrooklyn, NY$25.89–$27.52/hrCNAPer diem / PRNEvenings