Nursing Assistants Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $44,890 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 1,470
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $44,890
    75th
    $47,300
    90th
    $48,890

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 47% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    Bend, OR $47,560
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,430
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,640

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,520
    Dental Assistants $59,480
    Medical Assistants $45,750
    Medical Equipment Preparers $37,880
    Phlebotomists $46,560
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Bismarck, ND is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Bismarck, ND is 13.6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.