Nursing Assistants Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $43,720 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $36,880
90th percentile $47,910
Employed locally 1,480
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,880
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $44,950
    90th
    $47,910

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,420
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $46,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,260

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,020
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Phlebotomists $43,080
    Dental Assistants $45,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,850
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Champaign, IL is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Champaign, IL is 10.6% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,880 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.