Nursing Assistants pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,760 or more. The middle half of nursing assistants in Duluth earn between $38,060 and $47,540.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,370 | $3,614 | $20.85 |
| Median | $44,250 | $3,688 | $21.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,060 | $3,172 | $18.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,540 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nursing Assistants pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Nursing assistants in Duluth earn 6% less than the Minnesota average ($46,030) and about the same as the U.S. average ($42,700). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $42,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $43,370 | $44,250 | $36,180 | $48,760 | 1,610 |
| Minnesota | $46,030 | $46,680 | $38,010 | $55,410 | 29,120 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $43,370, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $35,526 a year, or $2,961 a month and $1,366 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $35,778 | $2,981 |
| Working in MN | $35,526 | $2,961 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for nursing assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $43,370 buys what about $48,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Nursing Assistants salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($47,640).
- Minneapolis$47,640
- Mankato$46,870
- Rochester$45,380
- St. Cloud$43,450
- Duluth$43,370
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 Duluth: questions
How much do nursing assistants make an hour in Duluth?
$20.85 an hour on average, and $21.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nursing assistants salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nursing assistants take-home pay in Duluth?
About $35,526 a year ($2,961 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,370. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do nursing assistants earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.38, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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