SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · United States
Nursing Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$42,260 /year
The median wage for Nursing Assistants across the United States is $42,260 per year, measured over 1,448,910 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $49,830.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Nursing Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 63.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $49,830 and Louisiana pays $30,510.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $49,830 | 14,800 | |
| 2 | Washington | $49,180 | 30,270 | |
| 3 | New York | $48,590 | 87,990 | |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $47,870 | 7,810 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $47,700 | 3,490 | |
| 6 | California | $47,630 | 110,060 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $47,380 | 22,240 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $47,130 | 3,030 | |
| 9 | Maine | $47,070 | 8,540 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $46,830 | 32,400 |
States with the most Nursing Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 110,060 | $47,630 | |
| 2 | Florida | 96,960 | $37,510 | |
| 3 | Texas | 88,680 | $37,500 | |
| 4 | New York | 87,990 | $48,590 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 68,640 | $45,960 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 67,740 | $44,590 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 64,010 | $38,460 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 63,280 | $39,010 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 43,440 | $37,680 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 43,290 | $39,570 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $56,840 | 5,350 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $56,080 | 11,790 |
| 3 | Seattle | $51,990 | 16,530 |
| 4 | Napa | $50,370 | 460 |
| 5 | Portland | $50,350 | 8,890 |
| 6 | Bend | $50,080 | 620 |
| 7 | Boulder | $49,860 | 1,030 |
| 8 | Grants Pass | $49,770 | 420 |
| 9 | New York | $49,270 | 79,480 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $49,240 | 1,250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.