Nurses' Aide Salary
Average Nurses' Aide Salary
$14.66hourly
How much does a Nurses' Aide make?
Nurses' aides make $30,496 per year on average, or $14.66 per hour, in the United States. Nurses' aides on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $23,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $39,000.
Location impacts how much a nurses' aide can expect to make. Nurses' aides make the most in Hawaii, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Highest Paying States For Nurses' Aides
The darker areas on the map show where nurses' aides earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Nurses' Aide average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $34,222 | $16.45 | 137 |
| 2 | Michigan | $32,124 | $15.44 | 902 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $33,564 | $16.14 | 864 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $36,326 | $17.46 | 209 |
| 5 | Montana | $31,767 | $15.27 | 144 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $34,830 | $16.75 | 686 |
| 7 | Vermont | $36,539 | $17.57 | 42 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $36,686 | $17.64 | 77 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $37,632 | $18.09 | 53 |
| 10 | New York | $33,037 | $15.88 | 1,200 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $30,694 | $14.76 | 423 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $31,214 | $15.01 | 538 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $32,499 | $15.62 | 56 |
| 14 | Illinois | $31,034 | $14.92 | 844 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $30,097 | $14.47 | 60 |
| 16 | Ohio | $30,371 | $14.60 | 641 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $32,179 | $15.47 | 63 |
| 18 | Oregon | $31,974 | $15.37 | 223 |
| 19 | Indiana | $28,346 | $13.63 | 882 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $31,023 | $14.91 | 717 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $29,340 | $14.11 | 297 |
| 22 | Washington | $32,075 | $15.42 | 317 |
| 23 | Delaware | $31,241 | $15.02 | 58 |
| 24 | Nevada | $31,055 | $14.93 | 69 |
| 25 | Florida | $30,141 | $14.49 | 714 |
| 26 | Kansas | $27,537 | $13.24 | 304 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $27,091 | $13.02 | 116 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $29,412 | $14.14 | 26 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $27,226 | $13.09 | 181 |
| 30 | Maryland | $29,277 | $14.08 | 363 |
| 31 | Texas | $27,847 | $13.39 | 1,131 |
| 32 | Utah | $28,837 | $13.86 | 110 |
| 33 | Idaho | $28,359 | $13.63 | 82 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $28,282 | $13.60 | 202 |
| 35 | Arizona | $28,641 | $13.77 | 226 |
| 36 | Iowa | $24,714 | $11.88 | 310 |
| 37 | Alaska | $26,490 | $12.74 | 64 |
| 38 | California | $29,861 | $14.36 | 909 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $27,235 | $13.09 | 108 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $25,730 | $12.37 | 619 |
| 41 | Colorado | $28,004 | $13.46 | 255 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $25,465 | $12.24 | 354 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $29,355 | $14.11 | 42 |
| 44 | Alabama | $25,785 | $12.40 | 193 |
| 45 | Virginia | $26,997 | $12.98 | 371 |
| 46 | Georgia | $23,940 | $11.51 | 628 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $23,870 | $11.48 | 168 |
| 48 | Missouri | $23,754 | $11.42 | 354 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $23,059 | $11.09 | 130 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $23,239 | $11.17 | 102 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $23,347 | $11.22 | 96 |
Highest Paying Cities For Nurses' Aides
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $37,685 | $18.12 |
| 2 | Dover, NH | $36,706 | $17.65 |
| 3 | Farmington, CT | $36,481 | $17.54 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $33,669 | $16.19 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $32,996 | $15.86 |
| 6 | Taylor, MI | $32,037 | $15.40 |
| 7 | Wilmington, DE | $31,406 | $15.10 |
| 8 | Wayne, NJ | $31,236 | $15.02 |
| 9 | San Jose, CA | $30,380 | $14.61 |
| 10 | Columbus, OH | $29,930 | $14.39 |
| 11 | Indianapolis, IN | $28,073 | $13.50 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs, CO | $27,968 | $13.45 |
| 13 | Austin, TX | $27,946 | $13.44 |
| 14 | Farmington, NM | $27,555 | $13.25 |
| 15 | Raleigh, NC | $25,875 | $12.44 |
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Nurses' Aide Salary Details
What is a Nurses' Aide's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| Average | $30,496 | $2,541 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Phlebotomist | $33,475 | $2,790 | $16.09 | 13,734 |
| Patient Sitter | $29,649 | $2,471 | $14.25 | 188,756 |
| Phlebotomist | $33,713 | $2,809 | $16.21 | 11,707 |
| Sitter | $28,724 | $2,394 | $13.81 | 85,152 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | $34,509 | $2,876 | $16.59 | 44,574 |
| Certified Medical Aide | $32,675 | $2,723 | $15.71 | 235,444 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Nurses' Aides The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California, Berkeley | $41,417 | $19.91 | |
| 2 | Emanate Health | $40,062 | $19.26 | 4 |
| 3 | Princeton University | $38,958 | $18.73 | 1 |
| 4 | North Shore Healthcare | $35,836 | $17.23 | 232 |
| 5 | Encompass Health | $35,005 | $16.83 | 2,298 |
| 6 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $34,698 | $16.68 | 3 |
| 7 | Home Health & Hospice Care | $34,487 | $16.58 | 9 |
| 8 | Queens Health Systems | $34,484 | $16.58 | 55 |
| 9 | Mount Sinai Health System | $34,398 | $16.54 | 148 |
| 10 | Lahey Health Behavioral Services | $34,346 | $16.51 | 187 |
| 11 | Health Alliance | $33,761 | $16.23 | 65 |
| 12 | McLaren Health Care | $33,224 | $15.97 | 271 |
| 13 | St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc | $33,024 | $15.88 | |
| 14 | ProMedica Toledo Hospital | $32,896 | $15.82 | 1,920 |
| 15 | WakeMed | $32,806 | $15.77 | 272 |
| 16 | Geisinger Medical Center | $32,703 | $15.72 | 505 |
| 17 | The Henry Ford | $32,667 | $15.71 | |
| 18 | McLeod Health | $32,658 | $15.70 | 8 |
| 19 | Regional Health Rapid City Hospital | $32,655 | $15.70 | 3 |
| 20 | Hawaii Pacific Health | $32,611 | $15.68 | 15 |
Nurses' Aide Salary Trends
Average Nurses' Aide Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Nurses' Aide Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30,500 | $14.66 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $29,000 | $13.93 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | $30,300 | $14.55 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $29,200 | $14.03 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $28,200 | $13.56 | +3.3% |
Recently Added Nurses' Aide Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Dominican Sisters, Inc. | Nurse Aide | Adrian, MI | 07/23/2022 | $34,436 |
| Copeland Oaks | State Tested Nurse Aide | Alliance, OH | 07/23/2022 | $29,218 |
| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | PRN Nurse Aide | Philadelphia, PA | 07/22/2022 | $38,526 |
| National Church Residences | Nurse Aide | Columbus, OH | 07/21/2022 | $31,702 |
| Interim Healthcare | State Tested Nursing Aide, (Stna)-Facility Staffing | New Philadelphia, OH | 07/21/2022 | $35,479 |
| Sanford Health | Restorative Nursing Aide Days | DeLand, FL | 07/21/2022 | $29,740 |
| Good Samaritan Society | Restorative Nursing Aide Days | DeLand, FL | 07/20/2022 | $29,740 |
| Beaumont Hospitals | Nursing Aide | Taylor, MI | 07/17/2022 | $31,305 |
| Beaumont Hospitals | Nursing Aide | Taylor, MI | 07/17/2022 | $31,305 |
| Prestige Healthcare | Nurse Aide Training | Suttons Bay, MI | 07/16/2022 | $35,166 |
Nurses' Aide Salaries FAQs
What state pays Nurses' Aides the most?
Hawaii pays Nurses' Aides the most in the United States, with an average salary of $37,632 per year, or $18.09 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Nurses' Aide?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Nurses' Aide if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Hampshire you should be paid close to $36,686 per year.
What type of Nurses' Aide gets paid the most?
Medication Aide gets paid the most. Medication Aide made a median salary of $40,799. The best-paid 10 percent make $45,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $36,000.
What is a good starting salary for a Nurses' Aide?
A good starting salary for a nurses' aide is $25,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a nurses' aide in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for nurses' aides is $30,417, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a nurses' aide can vary by state.
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