Nursing Assistant Salary in the United States

Nursing Assistant Salary

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in the United States? The average Nursing Assistant salary in the United States is $31,723 as of September 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $28,838 and $35,642. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $28,838 10% $26,211 90% $39,210 75% $35,642 $31,723 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking. Being a Nursing Assistant changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures. May serve and collect food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment. Additionally, Nursing Assistant may record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. The Nursing Assistant possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Nursing Assistant Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Nursing Assistant: Patient Monitoring, Patient Transportation, HIPAA Compliance, Electronic health records (EHR) Software ...More

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