Nursing Assistants Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $38,870 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $33,290
90th percentile $49,060
Employed locally 1,740
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,290
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $38,870
    75th
    $44,730
    90th
    $49,060

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 43% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 57% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,690
    Medical Assistants $39,660
    Dental Assistants $45,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,840
    Medical Transcriptionists $38,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Charlottesville, VA is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.98 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.7% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,290 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.