Nursing Assistants Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $46,900 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $59,700
Employed locally 1,290
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $54,900
    90th
    $59,700

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Oregon $48,390
    Grants Pass, OR $48,300
    Salem, OR $48,280
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,770
    Medical Assistants $47,590
    Dental Assistants $55,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,900
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,690
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Eugene, OR is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Eugene, OR is 18.6% above 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.