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Student nursing assistant salary
Average student nursing assistant salary
$35,704
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Average student nursing assistant salary by state
Highest paying states for student nursing assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $39,686 | $19.08 |
| 2 | Maine | $39,911 | $19.19 |
| 3 | Ohio | $40,809 | $19.62 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $42,976 | $20.66 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $42,185 | $20.28 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $36,736 | $17.66 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $36,097 | $17.35 |
| 8 | Washington | $40,822 | $19.63 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $37,500 | $18.03 |
| 10 | Delaware | $38,520 | $18.52 |
| 11 | Nevada | $40,345 | $19.40 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $35,234 | $16.94 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $47,002 | $22.60 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $35,069 | $16.86 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $33,503 | $16.11 |
| 16 | Michigan | $34,396 | $16.54 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $34,123 | $16.41 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $34,162 | $16.42 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $37,829 | $18.19 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $34,148 | $16.42 |
| 21 | Arizona | $36,836 | $17.71 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $33,678 | $16.19 |
| 23 | Missouri | $34,305 | $16.49 |
| 24 | Oregon | $36,547 | $17.57 |
| 25 | Alaska | $34,766 | $16.71 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $35,214 | $16.93 |
| 27 | Iowa | $32,484 | $15.62 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $31,896 | $15.33 |
| 29 | Maryland | $36,844 | $17.71 |
| 30 | Virginia | $35,925 | $17.27 |
| 31 | California | $37,416 | $17.99 |
| 32 | Idaho | $33,744 | $16.22 |
| 33 | Kansas | $31,829 | $15.30 |
| 34 | Colorado | $34,867 | $16.76 |
| 35 | Vermont | $33,186 | $15.95 |
| 36 | Texas | $33,442 | $16.08 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $32,689 | $15.72 |
| 38 | Montana | $31,950 | $15.36 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $30,930 | $14.87 |
| 40 | Alabama | $32,729 | $15.74 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $36,496 | $17.55 |
| 42 | Georgia | $32,675 | $15.71 |
| 43 | Florida | $30,616 | $14.72 |
| 44 | New York | $32,249 | $15.50 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $29,262 | $14.07 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $29,131 | $14.01 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $30,178 | $14.51 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $28,567 | $13.73 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $29,231 | $14.05 |
| 50 | Illinois | $29,531 | $14.20 |
| 51 | Utah | $29,400 | $14.13 |
Student nursing assistant salary details
A student nursing assistant's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a student nursing assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $35,704 | $2,975 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying student nursing assistant jobs
The highest paying types of student nursing assistants are registered nursing assistant, licensed nursing assistant, and medication aide.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medication Aide | $40,799 | $3,400 | $19.61 | 275,582 |
| Nurse Extern | $37,156 | $3,096 | $17.86 | 569,180 |
| Patient Sitter | $29,649 | $2,471 | $14.25 | 188,756 |
| Nurses' Aide | $30,496 | $2,541 | $14.66 | 157,723 |
| Nurse Technician | $33,005 | $2,750 | $15.87 | 195,553 |
| Patient Care Technician | $32,806 | $2,734 | $15.77 | 167,520 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for student nursing assistants, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
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Associate Professor, Pre-licensure Program Director/Assistant Dean, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Student nursing assistant salary trends
The average student nursing assistant salary has risen by $5,865 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average student nursing assistant earned $29,839 annually, but today, they earn $35,704 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for student nursing assistants over the last decade.
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Average student nursing assistant salary over time
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Student nursing assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,700 | $17.17 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $33,900 | $16.31 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | $35,400 | $17.04 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $34,200 | $16.43 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $33,000 | $15.88 | +3.3% |
Recently added student nursing assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Medical Center | Rn/Lpn Student Nursing Assistant Per Diem-Advanced Acute Care Admissions-for Summer Break | Scranton, PA | 06/28/2025 | $40,000 |
| Blessing Health System | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Student Nursing Assistant (SNA) | Quincy, IL | 06/24/2025 | $36,669 |
| Compass Health | Paid Student Nursing Assistant Program-Class Starts August 14Th, 2025 CNA Class | Templeton, CA | 06/15/2025 | $42,366 |
| University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority | Student Nurse Assistant | Madison, WI | 06/11/2025 | $37,566 |
| Nevada State College | Student Worker-School of Nursing-Nursing Course Assistant | Henderson, NV | 06/10/2025 | $33,392 |
| Lamar University | Student Assistant-Nursing Edna Horn GAY Learning Center | Beaumont, TX | 06/07/2025 | $20,870 |
| Geisinger | Rn/Lpn Student Nursing Assistant Per Diem-Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma-for Summer | Scranton, PA | 05/27/2025 | $40,000 |
| College of Coastal Georgia | Student Assistant School of Nursing and Health Science | Brunswick, GA | 05/17/2025 | $18,783 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Student Nursing Assistant | Med-Surg | Oak Park, IL | 05/17/2025 | $34,436 |
| McGuire Group Health Care Facilities | Shadow Nurse for PN2 Students | Cheektowaga, NY | 05/08/2025 | $41,740 |
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