Nursing Assistants pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,920 or more. The middle half of nursing assistants in Bloomington earn between $36,820 and $39,100.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,570 | $3,214 | $18.54 |
| Median | $36,820 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,820 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,100 | $3,258 | $18.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nursing Assistants pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Nursing assistants in Bloomington earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($40,200) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($42,700). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $42,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $38,570 | $36,820 | $35,290 | $44,920 | 830 |
| Indiana | $40,200 | $38,330 | $35,390 | $46,890 | 33,640 |
| United States | $42,700 | $42,260 | $33,940 | $51,980 | 1,448,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nursing Assistants salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $38,570, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $31,240 a year, or $2,603 a month and $1,202 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for nursing assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $38,570 buys what about $40,564 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Nursing Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($40,910).
- Indianapolis$40,910
- Michigan City$40,440
- South Bend$39,800
- Columbus$39,400
- Lafayette$39,390
- Kokomo$39,270
- Elkhart$39,220
- Fort Wayne$39,200
- Evansville$38,930
- Bloomington$38,570
Highest-paying cities for nursing assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,370).
- San Jose, CA$59,370
- San Francisco, CA$56,700
- Seattle, WA$55,220
- Grants Pass, OR$52,720
- Portland, OR$52,660
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Nursing Assistants salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do nursing assistants make an hour in Bloomington?
$18.55 an hour on average, and $17.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nursing assistants salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nursing assistants take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $31,240 a year ($2,603 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,570. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do nursing assistants earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,700).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1131; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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