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Nursing Assistant Salary in New York (2026)
$23.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,195/year ($3,266/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 87,990 Nursing Assistant jobs in New York (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $48,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,195 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,651 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,717 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,027 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,195 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,266 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in New York?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in New York is $48,590 per year ($23.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,760 and $51,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in New York?
- On the median salary of $48,590, a single filer in New York takes home about $39,195 per year ($3,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 87,990 Nursing Assistant jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.