Nursing Auxiliary Salary in the United States

How much does a Nursing Auxiliary make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing Auxiliary in the United States is $64,163 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,235
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,889 to $69,958
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,176
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Nursing Auxiliary Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,958 $5,830 $1,345 $34
Average $64,163 $5,347 $1,234 $31
25th Percentile $57,889 $4,824 $1,113 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Nursing Auxiliary Salaries

A Nursing Auxiliary'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.

How Experience Level Affects Nursing Auxiliary Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nursing Auxiliary's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,034
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,653
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,027
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,302
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,485
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nursing Auxiliary$65,034
Intermediate Level Nursing Auxiliary$65,653
Senior Level Nursing Auxiliary$67,027
Specialist Level Nursing Auxiliary$67,302
Expert Level Nursing Auxiliary$67,485
$65,034 0 yr
$65,653 < 2 yrs
$67,027 2-4 yrs
$67,302 5-8 yrs
$67,485 > 8 yrs
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How Do Nursing Auxiliary 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 Auxiliaries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,041.
  • California: $70,772.
  • Massachusetts: $69,828.

Top Paying Cities for Nursing Auxiliaries

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:

  • San Jose: $80,929
  • San Francisco: $80,133
  • Oakland: $78,356

What Skills Can Increase a Nursing Auxiliary's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.44% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Student Engagement (Mentioned in 3.26% Job Postings): Student engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught, which extends to the level of motivation they have to learn and progress in their education
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.44%
Student Engagement 3.26%
Child Development 1.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Nursing Auxiliary's salary.
  • Career Development: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Record Keeping: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Career Development
 $70,579
10%
Team Management
 $69,938
9%
Record Keeping
 $68,013
6%
Communication Skills
 $67,371
5%
Public Speaking
 $66,729
4%
Risk Management
 $66,088
3%
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Nursing Auxiliary Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing Auxiliary'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.

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$57,889
Average $64,163/year
$69,958
$4,824
Average $5,347/month
$5,830
$1,113
Average $1,234/week
$1,345
$28
Average $31/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,958 $5,830 $1,345 $34
Average $64,163 $5,347 $1,234 $31
25th Percentile $57,889 $4,824 $1,113 $28

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Salary Trends for Nursing Auxiliary

Salaries for a Nursing Auxiliary can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,722 in 2023 to around $71,320 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nursing Auxiliary salary trends, .

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