Nursing Assistants Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $29,570 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $26,380
90th percentile $36,420
Employed locally 580
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,380
    25th
    $27,350
    50th (median)
    $29,570
    75th
    $35,650
    90th
    $36,420

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 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
    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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants $31,200
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,350
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,210
    Dental Assistants $34,600
    Phlebotomists $35,080
    Physical Therapist Aides $21,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Gadsden, AL is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Gadsden, AL is 25.2% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,380 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,350.