How much does a Nursery Assistant make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nursery Assistant in the United States is $35,801. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,376 to $40,506, with most professionals earning between $29,256 and $44,790.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nursery Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $29,256 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $32,376 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $35,801 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $40,506 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nursery Assistant Salary $44,790 US March 01, 2025
25% $32,376 10% $29,256 90% $44,790 75% $40,506 $35,801 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Nursery Assistant


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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40506
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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40604
35847
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nursery Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Nursery Assistant ranges from $32,376 to $40,506 with the average base salary of $35,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,429 to $40,604 with the average total cash compensation of $35,847.

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