Nursing Assistants Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $38,740 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $30,410
90th percentile $47,740
Employed locally 2,530
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,410
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $38,740
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $47,740

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,720
    Anchorage, AK $45,550
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,430

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,150
    Medical Assistants$39,910
    Dental Assistants$49,870
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,980
    Phlebotomists$39,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Asheville, NC is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.57 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Asheville, NC is 2% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,410 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.