Nursing Assistant salary in the United States

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$16.66

Median $16.66
Low $13.38High $20.49

Based on 1,448,910 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$27,831
25th percentile
$30,553
75th percentile
$38,720
90th percentile
$42,624

Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistant

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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