Nursing Assistants pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,390 or more. The middle half of nursing assistants in Washington earn between $39,020 and $48,980.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,130 | $3,761 | $21.70 |
| Median | $45,730 | $3,811 | $21.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,980 | $4,082 | $23.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nursing Assistants pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Nursing assistants in Washington earn 6% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($47,930) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($42,700). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $42,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $45,130 | $45,730 | $36,060 | $55,390 | 25,520 |
| Washington, D.C. | $47,930 | $47,700 | $38,900 | $57,500 | 3,490 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $45,130, a single filer in Washington takes home about $36,900 a year, or $3,075 a month and $1,419 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $37,203 | $3,100 |
| Working in DC | $36,900 | $3,075 |
| Working in VA | $36,661 | $3,055 |
| Working in MD | $36,510 | $3,042 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for nursing assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $45,130 buys what about $41,448 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Nursing Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$43,140
- Baltimore, MD$42,630
- Winchester, VA$39,970
- Lexington Park, MD$47,410
- Gettysburg, PA$42,460
- Chambersburg, PA$46,320
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 Washington: questions
How much do nursing assistants make an hour in Washington?
$21.70 an hour on average, and $21.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nursing assistants salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nursing assistants take-home pay in Washington?
About $36,900 a year ($3,075 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,130.
Do nursing assistants earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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