Nursing Assistants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for nursing assistants in the U.S. is $42,260 ($20.32 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $42,260
- Mean annual wage
- $42,700
- Median hourly wage
- $20.32
- Employment
- 1,448,910
1,448,910 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,940 | $16.32 |
| 25th percentile | $37,260 | $17.91 |
| Median (50th) | $42,260 | $20.32 |
| 75th percentile | $47,220 | $22.70 |
| 90th percentile | $51,980 | $24.99 |
Highest-paying states for nursing assistants
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $49,830 | 14,800 |
| Washington | $49,180 | 30,270 |
| New York | $48,590 | 87,990 |
| New Hampshire | $47,870 | 7,810 |
| District of Columbia | $47,700 | 3,490 |
| California | $47,630 | 110,060 |
| Colorado | $47,380 | 22,240 |
| Vermont | $47,130 | 3,030 |
| Maine | $47,070 | 8,540 |
| New Jersey | $46,830 | 32,400 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $30,510 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $31,520 median annual wage
- Alabama: $34,140 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $34,430 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $35,930 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,800
- Medical Assistants$45,690
- Dental Assistants$48,070
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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