SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Williamsport
Williamsport, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $39,830 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $42,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $39,830 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $42,260. Half of workers earn between $39,370 and $44,070. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,350 and the ninetieth at $45,290.
Employment stands at 730, or 14.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 169th of 226 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,350 | −11.6% |
| 25th | $39,370 | −6.8% |
| Median (50th) | $39,830 | −5.8% |
| 75th | $44,070 | +4.3% |
| 90th | $45,290 | +7.2% |
| Mean | $41,240 | −2.4% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $46,220 | 30,680 | |
| 2 | Reading | $45,530 | 1,830 | |
| 3 | Lebanon | $45,340 | 730 | |
| 4 | Chambersburg | $45,260 | 540 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $44,890 | 3,380 | |
| 6 | York | $44,530 | 1,890 | |
| 7 | Allentown | $44,360 | 4,970 | |
| 8 | Scranton | $43,980 | 3,080 | |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $43,940 | 4,490 | |
| 10 | Pittsburgh | $43,080 | 12,140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Williamsport run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $39,830 goes as far as $40,809 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,809US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,830 a year, 5.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,350 to $45,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 730 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $46,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Williamsport, PA?
The median annual wage is $39,830, or $19.15 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 Williamsport, PA is 5.8% lower. 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 Williamsport, PA earns more than $45,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,350 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 Philadelphia, at $46,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 730 jobs in this occupation in Williamsport, PA. 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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