Nursing Assistants Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $27,080 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.02
10th percentile $23,000
90th percentile $34,920
Employed locally 890
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,000
    25th
    $25,640
    50th (median)
    $27,080
    75th
    $29,660
    90th
    $34,920

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 52% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,770
    Medical Assistants $31,680
    Dental Assistants $35,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,310
    Phlebotomists $32,940
    Medical Equipment Preparers $27,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Dothan, AL is $13.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Dothan, AL is 31.5% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $23,000 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,640.