Nursing Assistants Salary in Albany, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, OR

Median annual salary $47,070 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $59,180
Employed locally 390
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $47,070
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $59,180

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Oregon $48,390
    Grants Pass, OR $48,300
    Salem, OR $48,280
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580

    Related occupations in Albany, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $43,890
    Medical Assistants $48,880
    Dental Assistants $54,810
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,280
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $51,560
    Massage Therapists $92,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Albany, OR is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Albany, OR is 19.1% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Albany?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.