Nursing Assistants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $39,260 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $35,070
90th percentile $48,200
Employed locally 1,670
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,070
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $39,260
    75th
    $45,390
    90th
    $48,200

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 49% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,000
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,900
    District of Columbia $46,860
    California $46,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $46,190

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,440
    Medical Assistants $45,300
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230
    Phlebotomists $39,210
    Pharmacy Aides $32,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.95 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 0.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,070 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.