Nursing Assistants Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $38,060 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 12,310
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $37,120
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $43,890
    90th
    $45,760

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Columbus, OH $39,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $39,150
    Toledo, OH $39,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $38,950
    Ohio $38,570
    Mansfield, OH $38,250

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,020
    Medical Assistants$44,720
    Dental Assistants$46,880
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,990
    Phlebotomists$38,650
    Medical Equipment Preparers$40,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Cleveland, OH is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,120.