Nursing Assistants Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $37,150 -6% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $44,710
Employed locally 750
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $33,440
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $41,390
    90th
    $44,710

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 43% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,930
    Nevada $45,060

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,650
    Medical Assistants $38,400
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,120
    Dental Assistants $44,390
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,010
    Phlebotomists $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Blacksburg, VA is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Blacksburg, VA is 6% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,440.