Nursing Assistants Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $40,210 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $47,360
Employed locally 990
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $37,720
    50th (median)
    $40,210
    75th
    $46,830
    90th
    $47,360

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 48% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $45,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,070
    Gainesville, FL $41,030
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,620
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $39,130
    Morgantown, WV $39,090

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants $39,570
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,950
    Dental Assistants $44,440
    Phlebotomists $37,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,230
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Gainesville, GA is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.44 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Gainesville, GA is 1.7% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,720.