What are the main factors that influence a Nursing Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Nursing Assistant's salary?

A Nursing Assistant's salary grows with experience: a CNA (0-0 years)earns $36,032, a Nursing Assistant (0-1 years)earns $36,299, a Patient Care Associate (1-3 years)earns $40,206,

What are the highest paying states for a Nursing Assistant?

Nursing Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nursing Assistant roles are District of Columbia $38,800, California $38,700, Massachusetts $38,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nursing Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Nursing Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director Of Nursing: $102,021; Assistant Nursing Manager: $96,629; Veterinary Nursing Assistant: $47,176; Geriatric Nursing Assistant: $38,678; Hospice Nursing Assistant: $37,194.

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Nursing Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing Assistant in Rhode Island is $36,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Nursing Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,413
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,000 to $39,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,906

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Nursing Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,500	$3,292	$760	$19
Average	$36,300	$3,025	$698	$17
25th Percentile	$34,000	$2,833	$654	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Nursing Assistant Salaries

A Nursing Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CNA	0-0 years	$36,032
Nursing Assistant	0-1 years	$36,299
Patient Care Associate	1-3 years	$40,206

How Do Nursing Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nursing Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,800.
California: $38,700.
Massachusetts: $38,200.

District of Columbia $38,800 California $38,700 Massachusetts $38,200 Washington $38,000 New Jersey $38,000 Alaska $37,900 Connecticut $37,500 New York $37,300

Hawaii $36,600 Rhode Island $36,300 Maryland $36,100 Minnesota $35,900 Colorado $35,800 Illinois $35,700 Oregon $35,600 Delaware $35,500

New Hampshire $35,400 Virginia $35,300 Pennsylvania $34,900 Nevada $34,700 North Dakota $34,600 Michigan $34,500 Wisconsin $34,500 Vermont $34,400

Arizona $34,200 Maine $34,200 Texas $34,200 Ohio $34,100 Georgia $33,800 Indiana $33,700 Wyoming $33,600 Utah $33,600

Iowa $33,600 Kansas $33,400 Louisiana $33,300 North Carolina $33,300 Missouri $33,300 Florida $33,200 Montana $33,100 Nebraska $33,000

Kentucky $33,000 South Carolina $32,900 Tennessee $32,800 Idaho $32,700 New Mexico $32,500 Oklahoma $32,400 Alabama $32,200 South Dakota $31,900

Arkansas $31,700 West Virginia $31,600 Mississippi $31,300

Top Paying Cities for Nursing Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $36,900
Albion: $36,300
Ashaway: $37,100

Adamsville, RI $36,900 Albion, RI $36,300 Ashaway, RI $37,100 Barrington, RI $36,300 Block Island, RI $36,900 Bradford, RI $37,100 Bristol, RI $36,300 Carolina, RI $36,800

Charlestown, RI $36,800 Chepachet, RI $36,300 Clayville, RI $36,300 Coventry, RI $36,300 West Greenwich, RI $36,200 East Greenwich, RI $36,300 Exeter, RI $37,100 Fiskeville, RI $36,300

Forestdale, RI $36,300 Foster, RI $36,200 Glendale, RI $36,200 Greene, RI $36,600 Greenville, RI $36,300 Harmony, RI $36,300 Harrisville, RI $36,300 Hope, RI $36,300

Hope Valley, RI $37,100 Hopkinton, RI $37,100 Jamestown, RI $36,700 Kenyon, RI $37,000 Little Compton, RI $36,900 Manville, RI $36,300 Mapleville, RI $36,200 Newport, RI $36,700

Middletown, RI $36,900 North Kingstown, RI $36,200 North Scituate, RI $36,300 Oakland, RI $36,300 Pascoag, RI $36,300 Pawtucket, RI $36,300 Central Falls, RI $36,300 Cumberland, RI $36,300

Lincoln, RI $36,300 Portsmouth, RI $36,600 Prudence Island, RI $36,300 Rockville, RI $37,100 Saunderstown, RI $36,700 Shannock, RI $37,000 Slatersville, RI $36,300 Slocum, RI $36,700

Tiverton, RI $37,000 Wakefield, RI $36,700 Kingston, RI $36,700 Narragansett, RI $36,700 Peace Dale, RI $36,700 Warren, RI $36,300 Warwick, RI $36,300 Westerly, RI $37,100

West Kingston, RI $36,700 West Warwick, RI $36,300 Wood River Junction, RI $37,100 Woonsocket, RI $36,300 North Smithfield, RI $36,300 Wyoming, RI $37,000 Providence, RI $36,300 Cranston, RI $36,300

North Providence, RI $36,300 East Providence, RI $36,300 Riverside, RI $36,300 Rumford, RI $36,300 Smithfield, RI $36,300 Johnston, RI $36,300

Nursing Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$34,000

Average $36,300/year

$39,500

$2,833

Average $3,025/month

$3,292

$654

Average $698/week

$760

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,500	$3,292	$760	$19
Average	$36,300	$3,025	$698	$17
25th Percentile	$34,000	$2,833	$654	$16

Nursing Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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Patient Care Associate

For a Nursing Assistant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Patient Care Associate role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $40,300 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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