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Nursing Assistants Salary in the United States

Official May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) pay data for nursing assistants in United States — median, mean, and employment, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Median annual pay
$42,260 / year
National benchmark — $42,260 median
$20.53
Mean hourly wage
$42,700
Mean annual wage
1,448,910
Jobs in the U.S.
$20.32
Median hourly wage
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Nursing Assistants pay in United States: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in United States earn a median of $42,260 per year ($20.32 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $42,700, across an estimated 1,448,910 jobs.

MeasurePay
Mean hourly wage$20.53
Median annual wage$42,260
Mean annual wage$42,700
Median hourly wage$20.32
Total employment1,448,910

How the U.S. compares

Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track.

United States
$42,260
San Jose
$56,840
San Francisco
$56,080
Oregon
$49,830
New York City
$49,270
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in the U.S.?
The median annual wage is $42,260 ($20.32/hour). The mean is $42,700 per year.
What is the national median pay for nursing assistants?
$42,260 per year ($20.32 per hour), across about 1,448,910 jobs nationwide.
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.

Keep exploring

More Nursing Assistants salary data and other nursing roles in United States.

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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.