Nursing Assistants Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $34,880 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $41,060
Employed locally 1,400
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $33,020
    50th (median)
    $34,880
    75th
    $37,540
    90th
    $41,060

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 40% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,330
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $39,500
    Morgantown, WV $39,090
    Winchester, VA-WV $38,790
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $36,760
    Wheeling, WV-OH $36,700

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,310
    Medical Assistants $35,830
    Phlebotomists $39,660
    Dental Assistants $37,810
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,400
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Charleston, WV is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.98 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Charleston, WV is 11.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,020.