Nurse Manager & Leadership salary in New York
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in New York earn a median of $72.03 per hour, about $149,820 a year, 27% above the U.S. median of $56.71. The middle half earn between $53.74 and $99.73 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $75.92 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $72.03median pay per hour
- $149,820median pay per year
- 31,010employed in New York
- #2of 50 states by median pay
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $42.12 | $87,610 | $33.50 |
| Lower quartile | $53.74 | $111,780 | $42.58 |
| Median | $72.03 | $149,820 | $56.71 |
| Upper quartile | $99.73 | $207,440 | $78.09 |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | $105.33 |
Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75.92 | $157,910 | 33,540 | 5% above | $67.45 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64.65 | $134,470 | 780 | 10% below | $67.53 |
| Binghamton, NY | $63.92 | $132,950 | 200 | 11% below | — |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $63.76 | $132,610 | 700 | 11% below | $58.27 |
| Rochester, NY | $62.43 | $129,850 | 1,310 | 13% below | $64.34 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $61.70 | $128,330 | 1,400 | 14% below | $64.38 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $60.58 | $126,010 | 130 | 16% below | — |
| Kingston, NY | $56.33 | $117,160 | 140 | 22% below | $55.93 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $55.85 | $116,170 | 1,670 | 22% below | $56.09 |
| Elmira, NY | $55.47 | $115,370 | 80 | 23% below | $58.76 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $54.10 | $112,530 | 280 | 25% below | $58.37 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $52.95 | $110,140 | 110 | 26% below | $60.38 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in states next to New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $60.49 | $125,820 | 16% below New York |
| Massachusetts | $63.52 | $132,130 | 12% below New York |
| New Jersey | $63.58 | $132,250 | 12% below New York |
| Pennsylvania | $49.87 | $103,720 | 31% below New York |
| Vermont | $60.18 | $125,170 | 16% below New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 21roles with published pay
- $66.45median pay per hour
- $49–$81typical published range
- 8employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 8 | $75.24 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 4 | $66.45 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $57.03 |
| Garnet Health | 2 | $60.73 |
| United Health Services | 2 | $61.55 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $50.38 |
| Trinity Health | 1 | $63.58 |
| University of Rochester Medical Center | 1 | $55.23 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 21 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse manager & leadership make in New York?
The median is $72.03 per hour, about $149,820 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $42.12 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays nurse manager & leaderships the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $75.92 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for nurse manager & leadership pay?
New York ranks 2nd of 50 states by median nurse manager & leadership pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 8 postings$75.24/ hr$70–$81
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 4 postings$66.45/ hr$43–$80
- United Health ServicesBinghamton, NY · 2 postings$61.55/ hr$49–$74
- Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 2 postings$60.73/ hr$53–$69
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