PermanentPosted today
Patient Care Tech - Float Pool - Full Time
Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY
$17.50–$26.95/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Cortland, NY
Pay for certified nursing assistants in New York centers on $22.79 per hour, or about $47,390 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.72 and the upper quarter over $24.38. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cortland. That is 20% above the U.S. median of $19.01 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cortland.
- $22.79median pay per hour, New York
- $20–$24typical range per hour
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Cortland
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Patient Care Tech - ICU - Per Diem
Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY
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Patient Care Tech - ED - Full Time
Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY
$17.50–$26.95/ hour
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Get my free pay reportCertified Nursing Assistant pay in Cortland, NY
Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 85,310 nursing assistants employed in New York.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.02 | $37,480 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.72 | $41,020 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $22.79 | $47,390 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.38 | $50,710 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.48 | $59,240 | 50% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Cortland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$820
- Per year: $41,022
- Per month: $3,418
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for New York. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cortland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Cortland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Cortland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center Cortland, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cortland County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cortland County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 30 mi | $19.91/hr | 146,097 |
| Utica, NY | 59 mi | $18.66/hr | 63,660 |
| Rochester, NY | 83 mi | $19.14/hr | 207,282 |
| Scranton, PA | 87 mi | $18.67/hr | 75,905 |
| Schenectady, NY | 115 mi | $19.16/hr | 69,495 |
| Albany, NY | 121 mi | $19.16/hr | 101,317 |
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in New York · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Cortland, NY?
Certified Nursing Assistants in New York have a median pay of $22.79 per hour, about $47,390 a year. The middle half earn between $19.72 and $24.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring certified nursing assistants in Cortland?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Cortland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cortland.
Do I need a New York license to work in Cortland as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Cortland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cortland County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cortland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cortland is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your CNA pay reportCortland, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Guthrie Healthcare SystemCortland, NY · 3 postings$22.23/ hr$18–$27
- Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 2 postings$27.48/ hr$27–$28
- Veterans Health AdministrationCanandaigua, NY · 3 postings$23.84/ hr$17–$34
- United Health ServicesWalton, NY · 5 postings$23.73/ hr$17–$28
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$23.50High$29
27 CNA postings with published pay in New York, 27 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 27 CNA roles
- Nursing Assistant - NURSE FLOATPermanent$27.08–$27.89/ hour
- Nursing AssistantPermanent$18.56–$26.92/ hour
+ 25 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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