Nursing Assistants Salary in Pennsylvania
Nursing Assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median of $44,590 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,740
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,760; the top 10% earn over $49,360. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,940 median in Pennsylvania
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71,590 median in Pennsylvania
- Occupational Therapy Aides$37,100 median in Pennsylvania
- Physical Therapist Aides$35,520 median in Pennsylvania
- Registered Nurses$96,430 median in Pennsylvania
- Orderlies$40,140 median in Pennsylvania
Nursing Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
How much do nursing assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $44,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,760 and the top 10% earn over $49,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.