Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in New York (2026)
Complete salary breakdown for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)s in New York, including experience levels, metro areas, and employer types.
Salary by Experience
Salary Range
Base$35,000
10th$26,100
25th$26,825
50th$29,000
75th$31,175
90th$31,900
Salaries by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $29,000 |
| Mid Career | $33,000 |
| Experienced | $39,000 |
Salary by City
| City | Metro Area | Median Salary | 90th Percentile | Cost of Living Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York City | New York City | 37000 | 48100 | 100 |
| Buffalo | Buffalo | Buffalo | 34000 | 44200 | 100 |
| Rochester | Rochester | Rochester | 32000 | 41600 | 100 |