Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$61.58/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in New York is $61.58 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $48.46.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$61.58/hour
New York
21% higher than the US average.
$48.46/hour
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Skilled Nursing Facility 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 $62 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 11% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Maryland ($57). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $62 per hour — Massachusetts pays 18% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $73 | $87 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $56 | $61 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $50 | $50 |
| Maine | $49 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in New York?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $62 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $54 | $57 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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