Nursing Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $36,150 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $43,990
Employed locally 1,870
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $31,520
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $39,330
    90th
    $43,990

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 39% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,720
    Anchorage, AK $45,550
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,430

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,170
    Medical Assistants $37,700
    Dental Assistants $45,770
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $56,260
    Phlebotomists $34,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Fayetteville, NC is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Fayetteville, NC is 8.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,520.