Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: New York
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$18.66/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in New York is $18.66 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $19.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$18.66/hour
New York
6% lower than the US average.
$19.80/hour
United States
What type of Certified Nursing Assistants make the most money in New York?
Only CNA reports pay data among Assisting specialties in New York, averaging $24 per hour. CNA also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $25. For comparison, the New York average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $19 per hour — CNA earns 27% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | $24 | $25 |
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in New York compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $22 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($21) and Maine ($21). Connecticut 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 — Connecticut pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $22 | $24 |
| Pennsylvania | $21 | $23 |
| Maine | $21 | $23 |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $22 |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $20 |
| Maryland | $16 | $20 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in New York?
FreedomCare pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $25 per hour, followed by Frontline Personnel ($19). 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 |
| Frontline Personnel | $19 | $19 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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