Nursing Assistants salary in United States
The median nursing assistants salary is $42,260 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Nursing Assistants salary by region
Pay trend
Up 7.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Nursing Assistants salary FAQs
What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in United States?
The median Nursing Assistants salary in United States is $42,260 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of nursing assistantss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Nursing Assistants earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $33,940 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $51,980 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $42,260.
Do Nursing Assistants salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is among the highest at $49,270, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Nursing Assistants salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.