Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: New York, NY
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in New York, NY is $44.85 per hour. This is 41% lower than the New York average of $63.20.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in New York, NY compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
New York, NY
9% lower than the US average.
$63.20/hour
New York
22% higher than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
The Bronx, New York
$45/hour
This is equal to the New York average
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is 22% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
Bristol, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 14% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
What cities in New York pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45) and Mount Vernon, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 22% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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