Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Jamaica, NY

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$44.85/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Jamaica, 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.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Jamaica, NY compared to State and National Averages

$44.85/hour

Jamaica, NY

9% lower than the US average.

$63.20/hour

New York

22% higher than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Queens Compare to Other Cities

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The Bronx, New York

$45/hour

This is equal to the Queens average

Waterbury, Connecticut

$37/hour

This is 22% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.

Bristol, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 14% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.

What cities in New York pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Only Mount Vernon, New York reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Mount Vernon, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Jamaica, NY average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Mount Vernon, New York.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
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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