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Veterans Health Administration · Canandaigua, NY
$79k–$138k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Canandaigua, NY
The median registered nurse pay in the Canandaigua area is $45.68 per hour ($95,010 a year), with the typical range running from $38.37 to $49.92. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Canandaigua. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Canandaigua. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Canandaigua.
- $45.68median pay per hour, Rochester
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 12,510registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Registered Nurse- Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration · Canandaigua, NY
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The metro median is 10% below the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 12,510 registered nurses employed in the Rochester metro area, 25.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.69 | $76,320 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.37 | $79,810 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.68 | $95,010 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.92 | $103,830 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.49 | $125,820 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Canandaigua ranks
- 96th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 69th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 11 New York metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Canandaigua
- Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.68 median hour buys what $47.08 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Canandaigua paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,644
- Per year: $82,224
- Per month: $6,852
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Canandaigua
| 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 registered nurse 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 Canandaigua
CMS lists 1 hospital in Canandaigua, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F F Thompson Hospital Canandaigua, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 Ontario County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Ontario County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 26 mi | $45.68/hr | 207,282 |
| Syracuse, NY | 58 mi | $40.34/hr | 146,097 |
| Buffalo, NY | 80 mi | $45.86/hr | 276,617 |
| Utica, NY | 105 mi | $41.36/hr | 63,660 |
| Scranton, PA | 132 mi | $39.16/hr | 75,905 |
| Erie, PA | 152 mi | $37.48/hr | 92,940 |
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License and tax basics in New York
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Canandaigua city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Canandaigua, NY?
Registered Nurses in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $45.68 per hour, about $95,010 a year. The middle half earn between $38.37 and $49.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Canandaigua a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Rochester ranks 69th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Canandaigua?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Canandaigua. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Canandaigua.
Do I need a New York license to work in Canandaigua as a registered nurse?
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Canandaigua in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Ontario 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 Canandaigua?
The federal per diem benchmark in Canandaigua 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Canandaigua?
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Your RN pay reportCanandaigua, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 62 postings$65.07/ hr$48–$89
- Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 10 postings$59.64/ hr$35–$78
- AmedisysCarle Place, NY · 3 postings$56.49/ hr$36–$65
- Health FirstBronx, NY · 16 postings$52.88/ hr$39–$58
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$50.88High$66
281 RN postings with published pay in New York, 257 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 281 RN roles
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