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Job outlook for nursing care attendants in the United States
Are nursing care attendant jobs in demand?
Nursing care attendant job and salary trends over time
Nursing care attendant jobs over time
Nursing care attendant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 27 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 87 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 54 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 54 | 0.00% |
Average nursing care attendant salary over time
Nursing care attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,960 | $22.10 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $43,674 | $21.00 | --4.3% |
| 2024 | $45,622 | $21.93 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $43,992 | $21.15 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $42,505 | $20.44 | +3.4% |
Nursing care attendant jobs by state
Most common states for nursing care attendants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 359 | 34% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,050 | 33% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 873 | 30% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 224 | 30% |
| 5 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,792 | 29% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,766 | 29% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,649 | 29% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,888 | 27% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 237 | 27% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,205 | 26% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 505 | 26% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 149 | 26% |
| 13 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 175 | 25% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,638 | 24% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,009 | 24% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,985 | 23% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,674 | 23% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,029 | 23% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 473 | 23% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 402 | 23% |
Most common cities for nursing care attendants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Spring | 3 | 4% | $51,838 |
| 2 | Oak Lawn | 2 | 4% | $44,882 |
| 3 | Duluth | 2 | 2% | $41,454 |
| 4 | Livonia | 2 | 2% | $45,448 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $45,257 |
| 6 | Columbia | 2 | 1% | $44,858 |
| 7 | Joliet | 2 | 1% | $44,681 |
| 8 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $44,933 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 4 | 0% | $40,928 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $52,303 |
| 11 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $50,333 |
| 12 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $48,460 |
| 13 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $45,662 |
| 14 | New York | 2 | 0% | $54,453 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $49,353 |
Nursing Care Attendant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of nursing care attendant experts
Spokane Community College
Old Dominion University
Merrimack College
Bellevue College
Endicott College
Jean Schlittenhart
NAC Program DirectorSpokane Community College
NAC Program
What hard/technical skills are most important for Nursing Care Attendants?
Jean Schlittenhart: Safety in transfers, personal care, nutritional support, and vital signs. They assist residents and patients throughout their whole stay: admission to discharge. The nursing assistant cares for residents, including comfort care and after-death care.
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.
Professor, Associate Chair, Director Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ProgramOld Dominion University
School of Nursing
What skills stand out on Nursing Care Attendant resumes?
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: Their essay must speak to their passion, vision, goals, and understanding of the career they are choosing, as well as activities they have been involved in (such as community service).
What hard/technical skills are most important for Nursing Care Attendants?
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: Proficiency with computer programs such as Word & Excel.
What skills will help Nursing Care Attendants earn the most?
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: High emotional intelligence, drive, organizational skills, ability to use telehealth,
What soft skills should all Nursing Care Attendants possess?
Carolyn Rutledge Ph.D.: Critical thinking. Outside the box thinker. Organized. Hard worker. Driven. High emotional intelligence.
Comora Sarah
Assistant Clinical ProfessorMerrimack College
Nursing Department
What skills stand out on Nursing Care Attendant resumes?
Comora Sarah: Experience in the industry, Dementia training, BLS certification
What soft skills should all Nursing Care Attendants possess?
Marina Orobinskaia: Friendliness, positive energy, leadership.
What's a good job out of college for Nursing Care Attendants?
Bethany Nasser Ph.D.: Nursing as there is always a need. As a nurse you can be at the bedside, in a hospital, home care, educator, travel nurse and there are so many roles. It is the best career as most nurses work three 12-hour shifts and it is a great career to have a family.