Nursing Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $38,250 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $47,190
Employed locally 22,530
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $38,250
    75th
    $44,060
    90th
    $47,190

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 44% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 56% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $45,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,070
    Gainesville, FL $41,030
    Gainesville, GA $40,210
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,620
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,130

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,720
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Dental Assistants $46,060
    Phlebotomists $46,770
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,740
    Massage Therapists $56,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.32 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.