Nursing Assistants Salary in North Carolina: $38,460 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$38,460 / year

9.0% below the national median

$18.89

Mean hourly wage

$39,280

Mean annual wage

64,010

Jobs in North Carolina

$18.49

Median hourly wage

Nursing Assistants pay in North Carolina: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $38,460 per year ($18.49 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $39,280, across an estimated 64,010 jobs. That puts North Carolina 9.0% below the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$18.89
Median annual wage	$38,460
Mean annual wage	$39,280
Median hourly wage	$18.49
Total employment	64,010

How North Carolina compares

Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

North Carolina

$38,460

San Jose

$56,840

San Francisco

$56,080

Oregon

$49,830

New York City

$49,270

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in North Carolina?

The median annual wage is $38,460 ($18.49/hour). The mean is $39,280 per year.

Is North Carolina a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?

North Carolina pays 9.0% below the national median ($42,260), with about 64,010 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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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.