Nursing Assistants Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $34,120 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.40
10th percentile $28,820
90th percentile $39,240
Employed locally 380
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,820
    25th
    $30,320
    50th (median)
    $34,120
    75th
    $37,140
    90th
    $39,240

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 47% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Salem, OR $48,280
    Vallejo, CA $47,590
    Salinas, CA $47,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,600
    Medical Assistants$34,580
    Dental Assistants$37,850
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,840
    Phlebotomists$34,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Decatur, AL is $16.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.93 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Decatur, AL is 13.7% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,820 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,320.