Median annual pay
$45,490 / year
7.6% above the national median
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Nursing Assistants pay in Nevada: the full picture
Nursing Assistants in Nevada earn a median of $45,490 per year ($21.87 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $44,900, across an estimated 8,100 jobs. That puts Nevada 7.6% above the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.
| Measure | Pay |
|---|
| Mean hourly wage | $21.59 |
| Median annual wage | $45,490 |
| Mean annual wage | $44,900 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.87 |
| Total employment | 8,100 |
How Nevada compares
Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a CNA make in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $45,490 ($21.87/hour). The mean is $44,900 per year.
Is Nevada a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?
Nevada pays 7.6% above the national median ($42,260), with about 8,100 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.
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More Nursing Assistants salary data and other nursing roles in Nevada.
Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09.
"Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less.
"Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work
(2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are
rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer,
shift, experience, and certifications.