Home Health Aide Salary Guide: New York
Average Home Health Aide Salary
$18.66/hour
The average salary for a Home Health Aide in New York is $18.66 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $21.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Home Health Aide salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$18.66/hour
New York
15% lower than the US average.
$21.53/hour
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Home Health Aides?
Only Brooklyn, New York reports pay data for Home Health Aides, averaging $18 per hour. Brooklyn, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the New York average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $19 per hour — Brooklyn, New York pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, New York | $18 | $24 |
How does the pay for Home Health Aides in New York compare to nearby states?
Only New Jersey reports pay data for Home Health Aides, averaging $17 per hour. For comparison, the New York average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $19 per hour — New Jersey pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $17 | $17 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Home Health Aide jobs in New York?
Only FreedomCare reports pay data for Home Health Aides, averaging $25 per hour. For comparison, the New York average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $19 per hour — FreedomCare pays 34% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FreedomCare | $25 | $25 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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