SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
At $45,180, median pay for Nursing Assistants in Prescott Valley, AZ tracks the national median of $42,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,180, median pay for Nursing Assistants in Prescott Valley, AZ tracks the national median of $42,260 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,400 to $48,240.
Employment stands at 690, or 9.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $45,290. Of the 260 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 177th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | −9.2% |
| 25th | $39,400 | −6.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,180 | +6.9% |
| 75th | $48,240 | +14.2% |
| 90th | $58,370 | +38.1% |
| Mean | $45,950 | +8.7% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $45,290 | 13,550 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $44,580 | 500 | |
| 3 | Lake Havasu City | $43,140 | 490 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $42,560 | 3,500 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $39,260 | 220 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $37,860 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Prescott Valley sit close to the national average, so $45,180 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,866US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,180 a year, 6.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,370 to $58,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $45,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Prescott Valley, AZ?
The median annual wage is $45,180, or $21.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,260, so pay in Prescott Valley, AZ is 6.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Prescott Valley, AZ earns more than $58,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $45,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Prescott Valley, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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