Nursing Assistants Salary by State
The national median pay for nursing assistants is $42,260 a year. By state, it ranges from $30,510 in Louisiana to $49,830 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,940
- 25th percentile
- $37,260
- Median
- $42,260
- 75th percentile
- $47,220
- Top 10%
- $51,980
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,448,910 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $49,830 | +18% | $43,210 | $61,310 | 14,800 |
| 2 | Washington | $49,180 | +16% | $42,500 | $62,660 | 30,270 |
| 3 | New York | $48,590 | +15% | $38,450 | $59,890 | 87,990 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $47,870 | +13% | $39,140 | $59,660 | 7,810 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $47,700 | +13% | $38,900 | $57,500 | 3,490 |
| 6 | California | $47,630 | +13% | $40,110 | $61,100 | 110,060 |
| 7 | Colorado | $47,380 | +12% | $38,690 | $56,070 | 22,240 |
| 8 | Vermont | $47,130 | +12% | $37,620 | $59,600 | 3,030 |
| 9 | Maine | $47,070 | +11% | $39,100 | $58,120 | 8,540 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $46,830 | +11% | $38,900 | $55,140 | 32,400 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $46,680 | +10% | $39,380 | $57,880 | 38,130 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $46,680 | +10% | $38,010 | $55,410 | 29,120 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $46,440 | +10% | $39,220 | $54,950 | 10,220 |
| 14 | Alaska | $46,370 | +10% | $39,450 | $58,430 | 2,060 |
| 15 | Illinois | $45,960 | +9% | $37,590 | $54,050 | 68,640 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $45,820 | +8% | $35,130 | $51,380 | 6,840 |
| 17 | Nevada | $45,490 | +8% | $36,940 | $50,680 | 8,100 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $45,350 | +7% | $36,000 | $52,660 | 5,050 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $45,130 | +7% | $37,900 | $50,650 | 28,370 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $44,790 | +6% | $38,660 | $53,870 | 21,380 |
| 21 | Arizona | $44,780 | +6% | $37,100 | $57,820 | 20,320 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $44,590 | +6% | $37,760 | $49,360 | 67,740 |
| 23 | Maryland | $43,240 | +2% | $36,060 | $49,330 | 27,720 |
| 24 | Virginia | $43,200 | +2% | $31,560 | $50,980 | 40,580 |
| 25 | Delaware | $42,030 | −1% | $36,530 | $48,080 | 5,530 |
| 26 | Montana | $40,900 | −3% | $36,780 | $49,700 | 4,390 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $40,000 | −5% | $37,090 | $48,980 | 16,450 |
| 28 | Utah | $39,840 | −6% | $34,870 | $47,080 | 12,260 |
| 29 | Michigan | $39,570 | −6% | $36,830 | $46,740 | 43,290 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $39,390 | −7% | $34,110 | $48,340 | 4,750 |
| 31 | Iowa | $39,350 | −7% | $35,620 | $47,980 | 22,670 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $39,160 | −7% | $33,390 | $49,610 | 2,830 |
| 33 | Ohio | $39,010 | −8% | $35,060 | $46,570 | 63,280 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $38,800 | −8% | $31,110 | $46,100 | 6,860 |
| 35 | Idaho | $38,650 | −9% | $28,380 | $47,430 | 7,910 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $38,460 | −9% | $30,260 | $47,080 | 64,010 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $38,370 | −9% | $30,390 | $46,450 | 23,410 |
| 38 | Indiana | $38,330 | −9% | $35,390 | $46,890 | 33,640 |
| 39 | Kansas | $38,010 | −10% | $32,180 | $46,980 | 24,610 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $37,990 | −10% | $31,110 | $44,660 | 27,040 |
| 41 | Georgia | $37,680 | −11% | $30,300 | $47,310 | 43,440 |
| 42 | Missouri | $37,680 | −11% | $31,350 | $45,260 | 34,050 |
| 43 | Florida | $37,510 | −11% | $34,350 | $46,790 | 96,960 |
| 44 | Texas | $37,500 | −11% | $30,620 | $47,500 | 88,680 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $37,220 | −12% | $30,460 | $44,760 | 21,760 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $36,720 | −13% | $31,060 | $45,290 | 9,390 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $35,930 | −15% | $29,630 | $42,870 | 19,410 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $34,430 | −19% | $28,840 | $39,020 | 17,260 |
| 49 | Alabama | $34,140 | −19% | $28,330 | $38,680 | 25,250 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $31,520 | −25% | $27,050 | $38,290 | 14,200 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $30,510 | −28% | $27,980 | $37,390 | 20,690 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Nursing Assistants salary questions
Which state pays nursing assistants the most?
Oregon, with a median of $49,830 a year (+18% vs. the national median of $42,260). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays nursing assistants the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $30,510 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most nursing assistants work?
California has the most jobs, about 110,060, with a median of $47,630.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.