Nursing Assistants Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $34,660 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $28,230
90th percentile $42,810
Employed locally 2,600
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,230
    25th
    $30,550
    50th (median)
    $34,660
    75th
    $37,750
    90th
    $42,810

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 48% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,240
    Medical Assistants $37,320
    Dental Assistants $39,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,570
    Phlebotomists $36,760
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Augusta, GA-SC is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.20 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 12.3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,230 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,550.