Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$56.83/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in New York is $56.83 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $50.93.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$56.83/hour
New York
10% higher than the US average.
$50.93/hour
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 3% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($59) and Maryland ($56). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $85. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Massachusetts pays 23% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70 | $85 |
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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