Quick answer
The median annual wage for nursing assistants in the US was $42,260 in May 2025 (mean $42,700), with 1,448,910 people employed, per BLS. Among states, Oregon paid the highest median ($49,830) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($22,850).
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $49,830 | $52,160 | 14800 |
| Washington | $49,180 | $52,230 | 30270 |
| New York | $48,590 | $48,800 | 87990 |
| New Hampshire | $47,870 | $49,290 | 7810 |
| District of Columbia | $47,700 | $47,930 | 3490 |
| California | $47,630 | $50,190 | 110060 |
| Colorado | $47,380 | $47,400 | 22240 |
| Vermont | $47,130 | $46,850 | 3030 |
| Maine | $47,070 | $47,510 | 8540 |
| New Jersey | $46,830 | $46,810 | 32400 |
| Minnesota | $46,680 | $46,030 | 29120 |
| Massachusetts | $46,680 | $47,700 | 38130 |
| Rhode Island | $46,440 | $46,360 | 10220 |
| Alaska | $46,370 | $48,920 | 2060 |
| Illinois | $45,960 | $45,230 | 68640 |
| North Dakota | $45,820 | $43,330 | 6840 |
| Nevada | $45,490 | $44,900 | 8100 |
| Hawaii | $45,350 | $45,710 | 5050 |
| Wisconsin | $45,130 | $44,600 | 28370 |
| Connecticut | $44,790 | $45,440 | 21380 |
| Arizona | $44,780 | $44,820 | 20320 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,590 | $43,960 | 67740 |
| Maryland | $43,240 | $43,310 | 27720 |
| Virginia | $43,200 | $42,160 | 40580 |
| Delaware | $42,030 | $42,290 | 5530 |
| Montana | $40,900 | $43,160 | 4390 |
| Nebraska | $40,000 | $42,390 | 16450 |
| Utah | $39,840 | $40,450 | 12260 |
| Michigan | $39,570 | $41,490 | 43290 |
| New Mexico | $39,390 | $41,400 | 4750 |
| Iowa | $39,350 | $41,490 | 22670 |
| Wyoming | $39,160 | $41,470 | 2830 |
| Ohio | $39,010 | $40,520 | 63280 |
| South Dakota | $38,800 | $39,510 | 6860 |
| Idaho | $38,650 | $39,100 | 7910 |
| North Carolina | $38,460 | $39,280 | 64010 |
| Kentucky | $38,370 | $39,170 | 23410 |
| Indiana | $38,330 | $40,200 | 33640 |
| Kansas | $38,010 | $39,730 | 24610 |
| Tennessee | $37,990 | $38,230 | 27040 |
| Missouri | $37,680 | $38,410 | 34050 |
| Georgia | $37,680 | $38,760 | 43440 |
| Florida | $37,510 | $39,160 | 96960 |
| Texas | $37,500 | $38,780 | 88680 |
| Virgin Islands | $37,240 | $38,310 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $37,220 | $37,390 | 21760 |
| West Virginia | $36,720 | $37,490 | 9390 |
| Oklahoma | $35,930 | $35,920 | 19410 |
| Arkansas | $34,430 | $33,970 | 17260 |
| Alabama | $34,140 | $33,670 | 25250 |
| Mississippi | $31,520 | $32,890 | 14200 |
| Louisiana | $30,510 | $32,250 | 20690 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,850 | $28,520 | 430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do nursing assistants make?
The median annual wage for nursing assistants in the US was $42,260 in May 2025 (mean $42,700), with 1,448,910 people employed, per BLS. Among states, Oregon paid the highest median ($49,830) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($22,850).
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.